RC Airplane World flight school
- how to fly RC airplanes
Learning how to fly rc airplanes needn't be as tricky as you might expect, and these rc plane flight school pages will take you step-by-step all the way from choosing and buying your first (electric) rc airplane to getting airborne.
As you've probably noticed, flying rc airplanes (and helicopters) has become a huge hobby in recent years; everywhere you look there are radio control aircraft for sale. And when you're out and about, chances are you'll see someone somewhere flying something!
While this is great news for the hobby, the choice of airplanes is overwhelming to the newcomer - and that's not so great. But choosing a suitable rc airplane isn't difficult, and neither is getting it airborne - so long as you're sensible!
What this RC flight school will teach you
If you're looking at learning how to fly rc airplanes, then you've certainly found the right place.
This website, RC Airplane World (www.rc-airplane-world.com), is all about helping you to get started in this exhilarating pastime. It's a hobby that can take you on an exciting and rewarding journey, but be warned - it's very addictive!
From these rc flight school pages, you will learn about...
- Choosing and buying your first rc airplane
- Getting familiar with the plane and radio
- Assembling the airplane, charging the battery
- Weight and balance
- Finding a suitable location to fly from
- Pre-flight checks
- Test gliding your plane
- Hand launching and taking off
- Flying and trimming the airplane
- Landing
But do bear in mind that these flight school pages only deal with electric airplanes of the 'Park Flyer' type, because they are simpler and require less training than gas ones. However, the basics that you will learn here apply to larger gas planes too, for when you're ready.
So without further ado, let's get you started with learning how to fly rc airplanes!...
Lesson 1: Choosing & buying your rc airplane.
Or skip to the lesson appropriate to your current situation...
- Lesson 2: Know your rc airplane
- Lesson 3: Preparing your plane
- Lesson 4: Weight and balance
- Lesson 5: Where to fly your plane
- Lesson 6: Pre-flight checks
- Lesson 7: Take off / hand launch
- Lesson 8: Flying your rc airplane
- Lesson 9: Landing your rc airplane
Got questions about how to fly rc airplanes? Join the forum!
Related (non flight school) pages
Pages that are not part of this 'flight school' section of the website but are pages you should also look at include:
Ground school - lessons that you should know before you start flying rc airplanes.
RC flight training methods - ways of learning how to fly rc airplanes.
RC flight simulators - learn to fly rc airplanes the safe way.
RC flying do's and don'ts - some basic safety tips.
RC flying FAQ - answers to questions you might have.
