RC Planes: Types and How to Choose Yours
Trainers, electric, gas, jet turbine, gliders and aerobatic planes: every type of RC plane in one place.
There’s an RC plane for every skill level and every style of flying. If you’re just starting out, the most important thing is to pick a stable, easy-to-control model and to practice on a simulator first. If you already fly, you may be after more speed, aerobatic maneuvers or the sound of a combustion engine.
Getting started
Read our guide to choosing your first RC plane, get to know the RC trainer plane and practice with RC flight simulators. If budget comes first, take a look at cheap RC planes.
Types of RC planes
- Electric RC planes and gas RC planes.
- RC jet turbine planes and aerobatic RC planes.
- RC gliders and RC flying wings.
- For the little ones: an RC plane for kids and foam planes.
Assembly and gear
Learn how to assemble an ARF RC plane, get to know the materials used in RC planes, see how to build a homemade RC plane and check out Futaba radios.
Guides on this topic
- The Complete Guide to Choosing Your First RC PlaneThis post introduces you to the world of RC aircraft and explains how an RC plane basically works. Read on!
- The RC Trainer Plane: Perfect for Getting Started in the HobbyFly high with an RC trainer plane! Perfect for beginners who want to learn how to fly. Take off in style!
- Electric RC Planes: The Most Popular of the FamilyChoosing the right electric RC plane can feel overwhelming, so we put together this guide to make the job easier.
- Gas RC Planes for Engine LoversWe explain how a gas RC plane works, which one to choose and how to start flying one.
- Fly High with These RC Jet Turbine Planes!Discover the exciting world of model aviation with turbine-powered RC planes. Fly high and have more fun than ever!
- Aerobatic RC Planes: Stunts in the SkyAerobatic RC planes can pull off some truly impressive moves. Here we cover everything you need to know about them.
- RC Gliders: A Unique Way to FlyIf you want a unique flying experience, RC gliders are the way to go: they use nothing but the air around them to stay aloft.
- RC Flying Wings: Model Aviation at Its SimplestAn RC flying wing gives you a super simple model that still delivers hours and hours of guaranteed fun.
- Foam Planes: Flying Fun for Little OnesWe'll show you some of the most interesting foam plane models. You don't need any experience to fly them.
- The Perfect Gift: An RC Plane for KidsGive your kids the thrill of flight with an amazing RC plane! The perfect gift to spark their imagination and have a blast.
- Cheap RC Planes That Won't Break the BankSimple planes that are very easy to fly and ideal for beginners. That's why we're showing you the cheap RC planes on the market.
- How to Build Your Own Homemade RC PlaneFind out how to build your own homemade RC plane and have a blast flying it. You don't need to be an expert to enjoy model aviation.
- The Best Materials for Your RC Planes, So You Can Fly Like a ProDiscover the best materials for building your RC planes and take to the sky in style. Don't miss it!
- How to Assemble an RC Plane from an ARF KitA new RC plane arriving is always exciting. Here you'll find some useful tips for assembling an RC plane kit.
- RC Flight Simulators to Practice at HomeHere are the RC flight simulators you can choose from to start flying at home, without having to crash a real model.
- Futaba RadiosHere we take a look at the radio equipment company Futaba. We'll tell you about the company and its origins.
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