Welcome to the World of Radio Control

Model aviation is a lot like the real thing—the same aerodynamic principles apply. So model planes are built pretty much like full size planes. And radio pilots need to understand the principles of flight, even though they stay on the ground.

We know that airplanes fly. But how do they fly?

Well, an airplane’s wing has to develop lift greater than the weight of the plane. It does that by using thrust to drive the wing forward through the air and generate lift. But hushing the wing through the air also creates drag. So in order to fly, an airplane must be designed to that the combination of lift and thrust is greater than the weight of the plane and drag.

Learning to fly a radio control airplane is one of the most exciting and rewarding challenges you can undertake. It’s a hobby you can enjoy for a lifetime and will open doors to new experiences.

If you’ve never flown an RC model airplane before, you might be tempted to buy one that has a lot of visual appeal, such as a scale model or an advanced sport flyer. Though many of those types of kits are fairly easy to assemble, the models can be very difficult to fly if you have no previous experience.

Your first plane should be a good trainer- something to cut your teeth on before moving up the performance ladder. A lot of excellent trainers are available. Here are some basic things to consider when deciding which one is right for you.

• Repairability - You should look for a trainer that has relatively few parts that can be easily replaced if they are broken.
• Parts availability – Sometimes it is easier to replace the damaged parts then to fix them.
• Stability – If the model has a fair amount of dihedral angle (5 or more degrees) and the tail is fairly long, it will fly more stably and smoothly.

Alpha trainer details

Product Features

• Completely built and ready to fly in minutes
• Hassle-free Evolution Trainer Power System installed
• Top-quality J-Line Quattro radio from JR installed
• Super-stable, self-righting flight characteristics
• Compact .40-size airframe

Specifications

• Wing Span: 63 in (1600 mm)
• Wing Area: 710 sq in (45.8 dm²)
• Overall Length: 52.5 in (1334 mm)
• Flying Weight: 5.25 lbs (2.4 kg)
• Radio: JR Quattro (installed)
• Hardware Included: Evolution Trainer Power System (installed)
• Approx. Assembly Time: Less than 1 hour
  
  
  

Arrow Semi-Symmetrical RTF Trainer

Product Features

• Semi-symmetrical wing capable of basic aerobatics, a step up from basic trainers
• Bolt-on tail and slide-together wing: ready to fly in less than one hour
• Includes JR's high quality J-Line Quattro radio system factory installed
• Evolution's Trainer Power System installed
• Covered in genuine Ultracote

Specifications

• Wing Span: 63 in
• Wing Area: 710 sq in
• Overall Length: 52.5 in
• Flying Weight: 5.42 lbs
• Engine Size: Evolution Engines Trainer Power System (installed)
• Radio: JR Quattro (installed)
   

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