Tips on Flying Remote Control Airplanes

People who have never flown remote controlyou can try flying in a figure 8 pattern.
airplanes before may be a bit hesitant to do so for5. When landing remote control airplanes, first take
fear of crashing their new toys. The following tips willnote of the wind direction to land into the wind. Reduce
help one become more confident when piloting remotepower slowly, allowing the airplane to almost glide on
control airplanes.its own. Cut the throttle when it is 5 feet from the
1. Never fly on a very windy day. Determineground.
approximate wind speed by tying a ribbon to the end6. Find and learn from an instructor or experienced
of the transmitter's antenna. Hold the controller parallelflyer. You might also want to consider joining a flying
to the ground. If the ribbon is parallel to the ground, it'sclub. Some even have a club trainer plane, so you can
too windy. If the ribbon is less than 30 degrees, then itpractice before buying your own airplane. Club
is okay to fly.members will also be able to give useful advice.
2. Determine wind direction by throwing some pieces7. Fly in wide open spaces. Places with a lot of people,
of grass or light material into the air. Fly remote controlsuch as parks, are not ideal for beginners as you might
airplanes into the wind for optimal performance.hurt somebody.
3. If launching by hand, a friend can launch the plane for8. Read your model's manual. Usually, remote control
you so you can keep your hands on the controls at allairplane models vary in functions and technicalities.
times.9. Crashes are inevitable. Don't beat yourself up if you
4. Practice flying in an oval-shaped pattern, keeping allcan't get it right the first few times. Just keep practicing
turns in a single direction. When you're comfortableto improve your flying skills.
with doing so, fly in the opposite direction, also in anAbove all, have fun!
oval pattern. When you've mastered both directions,