RC plane starter sets

Question

I'm 14 and I want to start flying model planes and I would like to eventually get into gas model airplanes so what should I get to start?

Answer 1

If you don't have anyone to help train you get a RC flight sim.  I have "FS One" and I really like it.  After you have played around with that for a while and can land without crashing most of the time get yourself a RTF plane.  RTF stands for Ready To Fly.  This will give you everything you will need to start flying in the time it takes to charge the batteries.

I am an amateur rc pilot and I have balled up a couple of planes even after getting pretty good with the simulator.  I would suggest you get an E-Flite T-34 trainer http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/Defaul... this is what is called a PTS, Progressive Training System.  The plane grows with your skill level.  As you get better you make small changes to the plane for a new challenge, and level of performance.

If you want to go with gas I would suggest the Hangar-9 Alpha 40 DSM2 trainer http://www.hangar-9.com/Products/Default... The engine is easy to work with and has plenty of power to get you out of trouble.

Both planes that I have sggested come with radios that you can use on other planes so you could hold off on getting a more expensive radio and spend your money on PNP Plug N Play planes when you want or need a new plane.  

Answer 2

I think the best thing to do would be visit a local hobby shop. They can help you choose the best plane for a begining flyer. I would also check out some RC magazines , lots of good info there. Good luck in your new hobby.