RC Airplanes
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The popularity of flying radio controlled airplanes has been enjoying an explosive growth for all ages and genders!

With the advances and availability of inexpensive advanced micro electronics and high quality RTF (ready to fly) and ARF (almost ready to fly) airplanes. Now just about everyone can easily and inexpensively enjoy flying radio controlled airplanes.

Whether you would like to fly in your own living room, backyard, local park or at a local flying club. There are many types of planes to choose from now - anyone with an interest in flying rc can choose a  plane that will be thrilling and more than a pleasure to fly!

Prices: Prices range from the very inexpensive to the very expensive (mortgage the house). There are radio controlled airplanes for the beginner or novice flyer all the way up to advanced airplanes that requires a great deal of time, experience and commitment to remain proficient.

You can find tiny 3 and 4 channel fully aerobatic airplanes that weigh in at less than an ounces to giant scale jet airplanes that are so large and heavy  that they require FAA approval before they can be flown.

Regardless of the type of plane you choose, you will be able to find not only a type of plane to fit your needs - but probably several types that will give you an incredible amount of pride and pleasure to fly.

Careful here, rc flying like piloting a real plane can easily become habbit forming! (I'm speaking from experience!)

Power choices:
Your choices continue - you can choose between Gas - Nitro(glow) or Electric or both. While there are other types of power available for radio controlled airplanes like jet turbines, pulse jets or even a few solid or liquid fueled rocket powered radio controlled airplanes. The time, complexity and expense of these planes generally places them well out of reach of the average modeler!

Here's a quick reference of how rc airplane kits are generally supplied.

Follow the links for more information and examples.

RTF RC Airplanes - RTF or "Ready to Fly" rc planes are in my opinion one of the best and easiest ways to get started in radio control flying. Simply put, this type of plane is ready with very minimal - if any assembly. Usually just charge the batteries and go fly. You do not have to be a model builder or spend time constructing a kit.  More

ARF RC Airplanes- ARF or "Almost Ready to Fly"  These are a good way to be introduced to flying rc while learning the joys and challenges of building your own plane. An ARF can be purchased as an electric or gas powered rc plane.   More

Plug-N-Play (PNP) RC airplanes- an airplane that is between a RTF and ARF, P-N-P's solve several issues. For those that are comfortable with and prefer using their own radio system Plug-N-Play are ideal. Generally all you will need to provide is your own radio system receiver. Simply plug in your receiver, set-up your radio and go fly. Going this route can also save on the price. More

Bind-N-Fly (BNF) RC aircraft -  a Bind-N-Fly is basically a RTF airplane without the transmitter. You will need to have a compatible radio transmitter able to "Bind" with the supplied receiver.Bind-N-Fly is a registered trademark of Horizon Hobby.  More 

ARC (Almost Ready to Cover) -  An ARC is much more involved, but gives the flyer more avenues. Normally the major assembly is already complete - all that is required is final assembly and your choice of covering materials. More 

ARFC (Almost Ready For Combat) -  Basically an ARF airplane designed for park or field combat fun flights. More

If you are a novice and wonder what you should begin with, check out

 "The Beginners Guide" - The complete guide to rc flying for the novice!
 "Electric or Nitro"- Electric or Nitro, what's right for you?
 "Why Electric"-  Why Electric RC Airplanes are becoming so popular!
 More "Beginner Airplanes"- RC Airplanes for the Novice!