Guide to Buying RC Airplanes

What gift to buy guys? How about radio control models that fly, like an rc airplane? These are cheap and very easy to buy at a local hobby shop or online rc store.

 
Photo credit: GWS RC Airplanes

Electric, Nitro, and Gas RC Airplanes
You can buy rc planes powered by electric motors and batteries or buy models powered by 2-stroke nitro or 4-stroke gas engines. For indoor flight and park flying, buy the electric powered planes. For outdoor flight, realism and speed, shop for nitro or gas powered models.

Best Brands to Buy
Most popular models are made by DraganFlyer, Hobbico, Megatech, HobbyZone, GWS, and Nikko. There are a wide range to choose from depending on your skill level. Suggest you start with basic ready to fly (rtf) models that you can buy at department toy stores, local hobby shops, or online rc stores. Then with some flying experience, go for hobby quality kits that offer more control and accuracy during flight. Then when your have mastered this, you can buy the nitro or gas powered models that are popular with experienced modellers.

Buy R/C Online
Online hobby store HobbyTron is offering discounts on rc cars,
trucks, airplanes, helicopters, boats and more. The discount
coupon codes are posted here:

http://www.rcring.com/rc-store.htm

Remember to also support your local hobby shop!

This section features stores that sell remote control cars online. Order yours today!

Guide to RC Cars, Trucks, Helicopters, Airplanes

RCRING.com - Remote Control Cars, Radio Controlled Trucks, and R/C Hobby Shops
250+ pages, free nitro r/c cars ebook, weekly newsletter, hundreds of r/c car tips, and much more! Plus info on radio control trucks, helicopters and airplanes.

RC Airplanes
Another website to help you get started in the hobby of rc flight. Choose from electric, nitro, and gas models. Links to recommended online stores. Simple and easy to navigate resource.