So, you have just bought an RC plane.  Well, like thousands of other RC plane enthusiasts all over the world, you can get them in different sizes, shapes and varieties.  You can get them at your friendly neighbourhood toyshop, you can get them online, and you can even borrow one from your best friend.  RC planes are among the most popular of hobbies, going out there.  But before you send your RC plane gliding on the wind, you would want to know more about pre-check inspections.

A complete RC plane check up is going to consist of a pre-flight inspection.  So okay, you have checked your plane at home.  You may want to do the same, before the flight takes off.  That means that you are going to make sure that your plane is balanced with the wings and detail aligned properly.  The bolts, the screws and the nuts need to be tightened.  The connections have to be secure.  The battery has to be charged completely.  If you are using a remote control, you would also want to look at the remote control batteries for charging.  In the same manner, all the control surfaces should be moving properly.  And how is your transmitter signal working.  Is it strong enough to fly your plane within the normal range and limits?

One important point — if there are a number of pilots flying in the same range, make sure that your radio frequency is different from theirs.  A similar radio frequency can cause his plane to crash.  However, this is not a problem if you are using a radio system of 2.4 GHz frequency.  This occurs only when you are using narrowband RC plane frequencies.

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Getting The Most Out Of Your RC Plane

by rcplane on July 15, 2010

Have you seen a number of RC plane enthusiasts enjoying themselves thoroughly, watching the flight of that little plane model gliding in the wind.  This is almost as much fun as watching an RC boat sailing in a swimming pool.  So, if you are one of those enthusiasts, here are some points, which you would want to look at, so that you can get the most out of your RC plane.

A really good RC plane may fly at 5 mph.  So, if the wind is gusting at 20 mph, wait for another sunny day.  Some enthusiasts are so eager to fly their radio controlled planes, that they do not bother about whether it is legal to fly the planes in one particular area or not.  Do not fly in a restricted area; in the same manner do not fly in a constricted area!  The best place to fly your RC plane is in wide-open spaces or in a flying club.  You do not have to worry about space restraints in a club.  Of course there are going to have safety rules which you would need to follow.

You would also want to look at these points, before you send your RC plane on its first flight.  That means checking the bolts, nuts and screws for proper tightness.  Are the control surfaces moving?  Are the connections secure?  Are the batteries charged?  Well, once this pre flight check has been done, you are sure to get the most out of your RC plane!

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Flying An RC Plane — Points To Look Out For

July 15, 2010

It does not matter whether you are a thrill fanatic or a newbie in the matter of flying radio controlled planes.  Ever since  you propelled paper planes in kindergarten, there is a chance that you would want to know more about planes, which can be radio controlled.  Well, here are some points to look out [...]

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