Monday, February 4, 2008

Flying an electric rc airplane in the wind

Make sure the wind is not to strong. Preferably there should be a minimum of wind. You have to launch your electric rc airplane into the wind. Get someone to help you with that. And be ready to handle the radio controls. If you have practiced beforehand on a flight simulator you should not experience to much trouble controlling the plane.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

How to fly your electric rc airplane

Your first flight with your electric rc airplane should be as well controlled as possible. You do not want to crash your plane on it's first flight. And let met assure you that the nerves will do its part.
Pick a spot that has enough space. The size of your electric rc airplane will determine where to fly. The bigger the plane the more space you need. If there’s a club near you, contact one of the members and find out if it’s ok to launch your plane from their landing strip.
A small electric rc airplane may be flown in a big park.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Electric RC Airplanes: My first (crash)flight

I bought my first electric rc airplane through bidorbuy (look below). It was a beautifull yellow electric rc airplane that did not cost me a whole lot of money. I could'nt wait to get it flying so off I went to the local sports ground for my first flight. It had a 2 channel radio - 1 channel for elevation, the other for power. By the way the plane had 2 electric engines, so that if you wanted to turn, you just had to decrease power on the side you wanted to turn to.
So off I went and hand launched without checking the wind or anything else - just wanted to get that yellow plane in the air.
Needless to say, but my first flight went wrong. As soon as it was in the air, it took of in the direction of the east stand. Probably the wind, but as I were so excited I forgot which was left or right. It was like riding a bicycle for the first time. It would'nt go the way you wanted to.
My new yellow electric rc airplane made a majestic swoop en went straight into the stand while I was frantically trying to manage the radio.
Luckily for me, there was'nt much damage. A broken prop and a huge dent in the left wing which I fixed, but after that always had to compensate when I went flying because of the weight factor.
But what I've learned is that with flying an electric rc airplane or any other rc plane for that matter, you dont take anything for granted.
Since then I've done a lot of reading, chatted to a lot of guys, and got me a flight simulator to practice with.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Electric RC Airplanes: Beginners luck everytime

Flying an electric RC airplane is like having beginners luck every time you fly. The first remote control airplane I ever got was electrically powered, I had no flying skills whatsoever, and I still managed to fly it perfectly without even crashing. Why you ask? Because electric RC planes like the one I had are so simple, they only have two control options, power and steering. You go as fast, or slow as you want and just choose your direction. Now yes, there are electric RC planes that you can buy or build, that have many control channels and all the works, like flaps, ailerons, etc. Those types of electric airplanes are basically made for advanced flyers who don't like the mess that comes with the use of fuel. Most hobbyist start with an electrically powered plane, then move onto fuel powered ones once they have mastered it. But like I said, some people just don't like the mess and added expense that comes with a fuel powered engine, so they stick with electric motors. Fine, do whatever makes you happy, but I am just going to talk about getting a good electric RC plane for a beginner pilot. Now first off you should note that electric airplanes can come in a few different types. Basically there are only park flyers, slow flyers, regular electric planes and advanced electrically powered RC airplanes. Park flyers are mainly for parks and small areas similar to that outdoors. Slow flyers are just the opposite, since they move slower they are for indoors. These can be great for the winter or when it is just plain to windy outside to fly. A regular electric RC airplane is the best for beginners and is exactly what I flew as my first RC airplane. Usually these planes are priced around $50 and they have just two controls, so it is ideal for beginners. This type of airplane is usually made of Styrofoam, and very little metal, so you need to be careful when flying it. Even if you do crash and damage something, usually a little duct tape will fix anything on it. I kid you not, I still have my first electric RC plane, which I broke the wing twice on, and it still fly's! An advanced electric RC airplane is ideal for advanced pilots who don't like the mess of fuel, like I said before, but it is also great for areas where noise is a concern and you still want the full experience. Advanced electric R/C airplanes are more full bodied then regular ones, usually made of all plastic and balsa wood, plus they also have around 5 or 6 channels of control. All in all, buy a park flyer if you just want a quick little flight every once in awhile, get a slow flyer if you want to fly indoors, purchase a regular electric RC plane if you want to get into the RC airplane hobby seriously, but are just a beginner. Last but not least, once you master an electric RC plane, move onto a more advanced nitro methane fuel powered one, or an advanced electrically powered plane.I hope I have helped you in making a decision on purchasing an electric RC plane. If you want more in depth help on RC airplanes, just visit my RC airplane website.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

RC Planes Are Easy To Fly, Dont Break The Bank and Can Give You Hours of Fun.

Building and flying Rc planes is now a very popular pass time and its not a hobby that you need an instructor to teach you how to fly Rc airplanes. All you need to do is choose the right airplane and there are plenty of true "beginner" airplanes, and just take to the skies and it will be like riding a bike only not on the floor but in the sky!
A beginning model flyer should always be on the cheaper side; you can go for a better one when you get more experienced.
The Soarstar is a good, all-around RC Plane to start your training with. It is very stable and made out of foam, and is quite easy to repair with glue, if it gets damaged. It has a pusher prop setup; which protects the prop from damage during hard landings. Also the Northeast Sailplane Husky has a fair amount of dihedral, and is a good trainer Aircraft.
What Types of Rc Airplane Are Available?
- Electric Rc Planes provide you with the easiest and quickest way to get started, their affordable prices and availability make them a great attraction for any budding pilot who doesn’t want to break the bank.
- Gas RC planes give you more of a thrill than electric planes, and can achieve great speeds in the air, although they need to be taken a bit more seriously.
- Mini RC planes are a great thought for indoor flying enthusiasts using normal indoor model planes, different kits modify them to use micro servos, receivers, battery packs and motors.
- Micro RC planes are starting to appear in a lot of hobby stores, the reason is that radio control components are becoming smaller, lighter and cheaper to produce.
Here is a list of some of the more popular RC airplanes available from beginner planes to more advanced planes.Micro Flyer Wattage Indoor Mini RC Electric Airplane
At the moment this is the world's smallest mass-produced radio controlled aircraft! With a wing span of only 9 inches and an elliptically curved polyhedral and molded-in airfoil this petite plane has unbelievable maneuverability. The two-channel radio transmitter controls the rudder movement, throttle, and also doubles up as a battery charger. The Micro Flyer can fly for over 6 minutes on a single charge and you can fly this plane indoors or outdoors. Boasting a length of 8.2 inches, and a weight of only about 1 ounce (29 grams) this remarkable, real radio controlled aircraft will bring you hours of flying fun and can fly almost anywhere with over 150 ft range.. This innovative design makes it great for beginners and hobbyist alike and with a few easy steps to get this Micro Flyer in the air! RC Aerial Eagle B-52 Electric 2ch RTF Airplane 757-B52
This is a Ready to Fly Plane with twin electric motors(4 motors total) allowing learning to fly very easy and fun. Everything you need to get this plane is included apart from batteries. This is a great plane for all including the first time flyer. It comes with a rechargeable battery.X UFO RC Flying Toy
The X UFO is one of the hottest and most distinctive flying objects available at this present time. The X UFO includes the latest minuscule technology, which comes with a matchless electronic control system. It uses powerful electric motors with two pairs of counter-rotating propellers and an inventive gyro for unbelievable stability. Made of ultra lightweight carbon fiber and EPP foam, it can fly up to 300 feet indoors or outside. The X-UFO features a 4 channel proportional radio control, and with the Digital 4 CH Radio you can control all aspects of flight, throttle, pitch, roll, and yaw! It also has an impressive radio range of over 300 feet which means you can fly outdoors on calm days up to the limits of clear visiblity.Cessna 182 Scale RTF 4 CH RC Electric AirPlane
The Cessna 182 RTF 4 by ParkFlyers is a true scale ready to fly 4 channel R/C aircraft. Eye-catching looks make this super realistic in the air. This impressive aircraft is super stable and capable of maintaining flight at super slow speeds that allow novice to master flight mechanics with ease. As the beginner flyer learns he can push the Cessna 182 to faster speeds of up to 50 mph! It can also easily take off from any smooth surface on its scale landing gear. Made from a high strength styro-foam for added toughness. Powered by a high torque 480 7.2 v electric motor and a 8.4 volt 1000 nihm battery pack that can provide up to 18 minutes flight between each charge with a range of about 2500ft. A quick charger is available to fully charge the battery in only 4 hours. You get a 3 Channel FM Radio, Battery, Charger, Spare Propeller, Motor all included and pre installed. The three channel gives you control of Rudder, Elevator, Throttle and Ailerons. Only 8 AA batteries for transmitters are needed.
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