Beginner RC airplanes
(electric RTF)

Easy to fly beginner rc airplanes are very widely available these days, even from toy shops!

They can vary in design but most of them share two things in common - they are RTF rc airplanes, which stands for 'Ready To Fly', and they are electric powered.
These are the best two factors to look for when choosing a beginner's model.

Essentially, RTF means that the model needs no work done to it apart from some very basic assembly such as attaching the wing.
In fact, in the case of smaller beginner rc airplanes even this small job might not be necessary because the wing may be an integral part of the airplane.

So, what do you need to do to get a beginner's rc airplane airborne? Two things:

• Buy and install the batteries that power the radio control set
• Charge the motor battery

That's it!

Examples of electric beginner rc airplanes

There is a huge range to choose from, so here are just a few examples that are suitable as first-time models. They are all RTF, relatively low cost and meant for the novice.

Firebird Phantom
Low-cost 3 channel addition to the HobbyZone range, with Anti-Crash technology and all you'd want for a first model.

CC Flyer
A nice and simple 2 channel fun-fly airplane, very robust and simple to operate in any good sized park or similar open space.

Slo-V
A slow flying 2 channel airplane, ideal for some low-key leisurely flying. Very forgiving and its slow flying speeds makes it a perfect beginner's model.

Firebird Freedom
A popular beginners rc airplane with optional add-ons for aerial combat games with friends. Very stable flying characteristics.

Fantail Flyer
An unusual rc airplane that's very gentle in the air. It features a folding propeller for extended flight times and a tiny fan in the fin to aid turns.

The beginner rc airplanes shown above are some of the most basic around and represent just a very small selection out of hundreds of electric RTF airplanes that are available.

If you're interested in learning about bigger and more advanced rc trainers, there are a couple of pages within this website that will be useful to you, they are electric rc trainer airplanes and gas rc trainer airplanes.

The beginner rc airplanes shown are available from Red Rocket Hobby Shop and RC Discounts.

Related pages

Cheap RC airplanes - examples of some bargain flyers.

Toy RC airplanes - low cost planes for the kids.

Electric trainers - larger, more serious beginner planes.

Gas powered trainers - examples of gas (nitro) trainers.

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