Ready to begin your journey to the skies? Below you'll find a few things to bear in mind before you get up in the air. We've selected beginner-friendly aircraft that are easy to fly and tough enough for a few crashes.
Choosing Your First RC Plane
Ready to begin your journey to the skies? Below you'll find a few things to bear in mind before you get up in the air. We've selected beginner-friendly aircraft that are easy to fly and tough enough for a few crashes.
Review Flight Safety Guidelines
The FTCA Safety Guidelines provide important rules that are easy to follow, and that prioritize safety and compliance. At the same time, these guidelines allow RC hobbyists to enjoy the full recreational, artistic, educational, and scientific benefits of model aircraft.
Park flyers are great for beginners because they are simple to put together, tough, and forgiving to fly. They're lightweight, perfect for flying in smaller areas like local parks, and come with lots of helpful instructions to make learning easier. Plus, they're not too expensive!
Mighty Mini and slow flyer planes are perfect for beginners. They're small, easy to control, and great for learning. They're ideal for small spaces, tough, and Flite Test offers helpful instructions. Plus, they're budget-friendly, making them an excellent choice for newcomers to RC flying.
Flite Test STEM is an educational program designed to inspire and educate young people through hands-on projects that involve building and flying RC planes and drones. The program provides a variety of resources for educators, including lesson plans, instructional videos, and project guides, along with RC aircraft products, to help them incorporate STEM activities into their classroom curriculum.
Value Bundles are a great way to save, and Starter Bundles will get you off the ground quick! Shop these affordable all-in-one kits to take off on your RC Plane journey.
Consider adding FPV goggles to your kit! Goggles provide a sense of being in the cockpit, enhancing safety and aiding in skill development. Take your RC flying to the next level and experience the thrill of flying like never before.
Got your plane picked out? Now, let's move on to the fun part: learning how to build your RC aircraft. Check out all the cool step-by-step guides, videos, and tips to help you build and fly your plane like a pro.
