| If you are truly new to flying, then buying a remote | | | | transmitter and already having one will save you on |
| controlled glider is a much better choice, since the | | | | unnecessary expenses. You can again start with an |
| speed of this glider is quite slow and therefore you can | | | | Almost-Ready-to-Fly plane so that you can have fun |
| exercise greater control over your flight. The remote | | | | assembling as well as flying your airplane. Start with an |
| control of these gliders normally has 2 channels to | | | | electric powered plane before taking on a gasoline |
| control the elevator and the rudder or aileron. The | | | | powered one. Electric airplanes are silent, reliable and |
| gliders too come without power or with power, i.e. it | | | | easy to maintain as compared to gasoline-powered |
| might have an electric motor fitted to it. For | | | | airplanes. |
| non-powered gliders, all you have to do is to launch it | | | | Get an expert to guide you while assembling and flying |
| with a throw of your hand and then control the flight | | | | your gliders or airplanes or join a flying club to get |
| by using your remote transmitter. | | | | started. Always learn the basics of flying before |
| There are also powered gliders, which have a built in | | | | attempting any stunts such as inverted flight, rolls or |
| folding motor. You can power the motor during take | | | | loops. Flying is an expensive hobby, but if you do not |
| off or if your glider starts coming down. You could | | | | damage your plane by frequent crashes, then there |
| choose a Ready-to-Fly [RTF] glider if you do not have | | | | should not be any problem. However, take out proper |
| the confidence or time to construct your own glider. If | | | | insurance so that you are adequately covered in case |
| you also want to experience the joy of building your | | | | your plane damages someone else's property or limb. |
| first glider, then you could purchase an | | | | Once you get enough experience, then you can even |
| Almost-Ready-to-Fly ARF glider, where you might | | | | assemble your own airplane from scratch. Wood and |
| have to do the final assembly of your glider yourself! | | | | plastic are preferred materials for making model |
| Once you have mastered the art of flying gliders, then | | | | airplanes. |
| you can move on to flying RC airplanes. Again choose | | | | The joy of creating a model glider or airplane with your |
| a trainer plane such as a Cessna or a Cub, which is a | | | | own hands and then watching it take to the skies |
| steady plane and is hence easier to fly. However, | | | | gives a feeling of immense satisfaction and it is |
| choose a remote transmitter with 3 or 4 channels to | | | | precisely due to this reason that more people are |
| get better control over your plane. In future too, if you | | | | slowly pursuing this hobby. |
| go in for a fighter plane, you might require a 4-channel | | | | |