TOP 3 Best Beginner RC Airplanes of 2024!

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Flying RC Airplanes is becoming easier and easier thanks to technology. And beginner RC Planes are a perfect way to fly with confidence. These are my TOP 3 Beginner options from FMS! The Ranger 850mm, Ranger 1220mm and 1300mm PA-18 are all amazing options that come with everything needed minus the AA batteries for the remote. I have been flying all 3 of these for over 2 years now and truly believe in each one of them.
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  • @1foot-in715
    @1foot-in715 Місяць тому +15

    If you're buying the 850 ranger, the battery compartment is very small , I cut some of it out to fit a 900mah battery. Still barely fits. Only disappointment. The pa-18 is awesome, no complaints. Dx9

    • @Jays_rcgarage
      @Jays_rcgarage  Місяць тому +6

      I use a 1300mah and just use a T-pin. Battery compartment was my only complaint on that plane as well

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv Місяць тому +10

    My favorite RC UA-camr! Those are all great beginner planes that look scale on the ground and in the air.

  • @richarddorsch7275
    @richarddorsch7275 Місяць тому +2

    I have this 850 and for some reason I’ve crashed it twice and made repairs. I felt like junking it but I keep fixing it because I can’t believe I am having so much difficulty keeping it in the air. My gps stopped working. I removed it from the top of the wing and 3 of the 4 wires were disconnected from the solder joints. As of now the plane is waiting for another attempt at flying it. I’ve watched other UA-cam videos on this plane and yours is the most clear explanation concerning the transmitter controls. Great job! I am now a subscriber.

  • @JurassicJ_1234
    @JurassicJ_1234 Місяць тому +7

    It was your videos and your recommendation of the Fms 1220 ranger that got me into rc flying

  • @3DPrintHangar_RC
    @3DPrintHangar_RC Місяць тому +3

    That's PA-18 has my heart😍 Such a great STOL plane!! That Ranger is now donated to the RC tree gods😂😂

    • @legolegendsam
      @legolegendsam Місяць тому

      I bought the 1700mm for my second plane absolutely babying the crap out of it I'm so scared.

  • @cantaconmigokaraoke7966
    @cantaconmigokaraoke7966 2 дні тому

    I've been flying RC since 1979 and you my friend are a very good flyer and teacher, I loved the way you explained everything, Thank you for the video I can show it to my grandkids that want to learn how to fly and make my teaching for them a lot easier hehe !

    • @Jays_rcgarage
      @Jays_rcgarage  2 дні тому

      1979!!! Would love to see some of those planes ✈️

  • @MammothPaige
    @MammothPaige Місяць тому +1

    I bought one for my friend and on his first flight. He put it into a 100 ft tree. After two weeks I finally got it out of the tree. One soaked receiver and bricked battery. The Ranger was up in the air like a champ.

  • @fxdwings
    @fxdwings 20 днів тому

    I got the pusher ranger 400 for my son and it's awesome. Can't break the prop when he noses it in and it's super durable. Don't hate on them. When he gets better than he can get something that "looks like an airplane ".

  • @darringrouhel-qc5rx
    @darringrouhel-qc5rx Місяць тому +4

    I started last year in October with the apprentice and got the wife involved in flying too .
    We now have a small hanger for our toys equalling 30 plus planes. I would love to add a ranger 1220 to my collection but I am a little farther away than others.
    Great content Jay keep Cheyenne flying it's a great couple hobby.
    Vancouver Island BC Canada

  • @justanrobloxplayer
    @justanrobloxplayer Місяць тому +6

    Yo jay i have challenge, try to build a giant plane that can land on water and store it in 1 liter plastic box and try to add an pump so you could spray water mid air (pls pin?)

  • @charlie1571
    @charlie1571 19 днів тому

    I just got the Ranger 1220. Such a beautiful plane and I am a little apprehensive about flying it. As you can guess I am relatively new at this hobby.

  • @1212354a
    @1212354a Місяць тому +2

    I started on a $80 UMX Radian. Folding prop, no bad habits.

  • @tiffanyharris9861
    @tiffanyharris9861 24 дні тому +1

    i love all these planes im right now buying the ranger 1220 im super exited!!

  • @steveoD111
    @steveoD111 Місяць тому +2

    I am definitely thinking of getting the fms ranger I’m guessing it’s very durable and it’s a good price but all these planes look great great vid keep it up

    • @scoooterp801
      @scoooterp801 Місяць тому

      Just get the bigger one I opted for the 850 and wiped it out first flight broke wing in half. I was able to get replacement parts and have it repaired

  • @GenealRC225
    @GenealRC225 Місяць тому +4

    I am thinking of adding a water system to the air tractor if I get it!

    • @Vuk-q5n
      @Vuk-q5n Місяць тому

      I think that would be awesome!

    • @GenealRC225
      @GenealRC225 Місяць тому +1

      @@Vuk-q5n fr

  • @jerrywalker7038
    @jerrywalker7038 Місяць тому

    Ranger plane has it hands down I've been definitely working on getting one soon as possible

  • @LemMonprawn
    @LemMonprawn Місяць тому +2

    Love your videos I’m about to get the apprentice from horizon hobby😀

  • @Thepetephilly0466
    @Thepetephilly0466 Місяць тому

    Get a hook on a drone to get the one in the tree.
    Thanks so much for this video and the info, Jay.
    Very informational and entertaining!!

  • @ralphhowing3473
    @ralphhowing3473 Місяць тому

    HobbyZone J-3 Piper Cub BnF is what i've got!!
    5 yrs old flown at least 40 times never been crashed

  • @CJTJBI1
    @CJTJBI1 Місяць тому +1

    Very helpful video! Thanks Jay!

  • @Pancakerman3
    @Pancakerman3 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Jay!!!

  • @Mroswaldo16
    @Mroswaldo16 5 днів тому

    Love the old planes, no gyro, just plug find CG & go.

  • @DronemanJoeRc
    @DronemanJoeRc Місяць тому

    Jay the ranger 1200mm is my fav bird to fly. I will tell you ive done some stupid things with this bird and crashed it twice for being dumb but wow so strong and easy to fix it just keeps flying better and better. Great Job my friend.👍👍👍👍👍

  • @SamJenning-g5v
    @SamJenning-g5v Місяць тому

    Bro, you are the man! I watch your videos all the time. Getting into the hobby, just ordered Ranger 1220

    • @francismoran1230
      @francismoran1230 27 днів тому

      My first watching one of his videos … I liked his style and philosophy such as “a big part of the hobby is learning to takeoff & land” … only thing is: I didn’t catch what he doesn’t like about the Ranger 1220. Can you tell me?

  • @hi_and_sup
    @hi_and_sup Місяць тому +2

    nice!

  • @bucketheadrox
    @bucketheadrox 12 днів тому

    Got a pa 18 on the way. So many spots to fly where i work and skip the waiting to get home and fly on my PC

  • @MammothPaige
    @MammothPaige Місяць тому

    PA-18 is a great PNP plane and it's a second only plane.

  • @DomeShortAviation
    @DomeShortAviation Місяць тому

    Just got an a380, amazing rc plane

  • @danflom1271
    @danflom1271 Місяць тому +1

    Menard's has an inexpensive 12 ft electricians wire fishing rod that breaks down into 4 pieces. The hooked end can snag a branch and dislodge your plane. Once you throw one in the trunk of the car you will probably never hit a tree again.

    • @FarmerFpv
      @FarmerFpv Місяць тому

      That's how it always is. I bought a compressed air-powered bean bag line launcher Bazooka to retrieve planes and drones from the tree. Used it once and haven't used it since in 3 years. lol

  • @TheVeganarchism
    @TheVeganarchism Місяць тому

    Would love to see a video on the Ranger 1220mm with floats, especially if it’s a tutorial for beginners to water flying.

    • @PANTHERBURNS
      @PANTHERBURNS Місяць тому

      I just took my Ranger to the lake and went for it. As long the water is relative calm, taking off and landing are the same as on solid ground. I even was doing it on choppy water w full gyro and it was fine.

  • @ralphhowing3473
    @ralphhowing3473 Місяць тому

    The Cub has great STOL.

  • @CessnaPilot99
    @CessnaPilot99 Місяць тому +1

    I'm a beginner RC pilot. Not sure what Expo is exactly.... you're pretty good about assuming a beginner or first time viewer is watching your videos but it would help if you could explain the slightly more technical terms. Thanks.. PS I like the dynamic between you and cheyenne. Women like strong confident men!

    • @Jays_rcgarage
      @Jays_rcgarage  Місяць тому +2

      I was thinking that when I was editing. Expo softens the first percentage of the stick movement. Adds a curve to a linear line. So if I say 30%… for the first 30% of the stick moving it won’t be as sensitive. Some people run higher numbers. (Essentially if your fingers are shaking or you are over-correcting .. expo will often all those stick inputs) I will show in a video soon!

  • @1212354a
    @1212354a Місяць тому

    “Stick Jam”. The Saylors Call it a “Snap!”

    • @Reindeer911
      @Reindeer911 Місяць тому

      If you're moving on to watching other channels than the Saylors, you're already making progress in the hobby.

  • @AlexMadej-zg6xh
    @AlexMadej-zg6xh Місяць тому

    I already have the rager and I’m planning on buying the cub

  • @gilgasc0ngg
    @gilgasc0ngg 11 днів тому

    Ur videos made me get the fms 1220 ranger pnp. First time flying plane and Wanted to ask u what batteries can I go with and better play time.

  • @gunnerman1880
    @gunnerman1880 29 днів тому

    Aaahh he keeps saying flaps hehe 😂

  • @Matspyropowerhouse
    @Matspyropowerhouse 2 години тому

    I live close .. what town I’ll come with a cherry picker this week 😂

  • @Cybershark0102
    @Cybershark0102 Місяць тому

    ive been planning on buying the fms 1300mm pa18 andTomorrow I'm buying it thanks for doing a review

  • @jayaustin3096
    @jayaustin3096 Місяць тому

    Great video thanks. The arrows trekker is another great plane. Love you channel. Over and out from western oregon.

  • @jasonportnoy5028
    @jasonportnoy5028 18 годин тому

    Westhampton? Calverton?

  • @VegasTeslaLightShows
    @VegasTeslaLightShows 2 дні тому

    Love your videos and looking to start flying planes. If I get the Ranger 1220mm RTF can I upgrade to a better remote later?

  • @craven1749
    @craven1749 19 днів тому

    Unfortunately, FMS does not ship to Greece and if you find in Greece they are 2X the price ...

  • @teddy_123.
    @teddy_123. Місяць тому

    NICE

  • @Thatoneboater
    @Thatoneboater День тому

    I have flown a rc plane before but barely I have sport cub s 2 and I don't know how to fly it but I would love to come out there and fly with you but I live in canada

  • @billlander3700
    @billlander3700 Місяць тому

    So good

  • @GSKIM-HighSKY
    @GSKIM-HighSKY Місяць тому

    This is very good information.

  • @bigbristv
    @bigbristv Місяць тому +1

    Need gps on that tree. I've got the remote 😉

  • @MammothPaige
    @MammothPaige Місяць тому

    You can add flaps to it

  • @ILOVECHIPS14
    @ILOVECHIPS14 4 дні тому

    Im a starter and just have grass is the pa 18 1300mm ok or will the ranger take off on the grass

  • @jonnytoast
    @jonnytoast Місяць тому

    Jay, Love the videos. Need to get back into the hobby. I'm in oakdale and have access to a bucket truck. Been trying to figure out where you fly

  • @SlowFlyer85
    @SlowFlyer85 Місяць тому

    Jay I pickup the Ranger 1220mm for new guys at the club its a great flyer I take it out and played with it alot cant go wrong 😊😊😊

    • @francismoran1230
      @francismoran1230 27 днів тому

      What was Jay’s one critique of the 1220? (I missed it in the video)

    • @SlowFlyer85
      @SlowFlyer85 26 днів тому

      @@francismoran1230 Hi he wish it had flaps other then that great flyer I sold mine to new flyer did great on first flight he took off with it ask me to land 3rd flight he was taking off and landing no issues ,he has over 30 flights now still fly's great it would be nice to have flaps slow in on landing bur dose not need it hope that helps 😊😊😊

  • @kelvinfares3298
    @kelvinfares3298 9 днів тому

    Jay, I'm trying to get into flying and looking at getting the Ranger 1220mm but i can find the RTF online anywhere.. do you have any tips on where else to look? Appreciate the vids, and love you passion for everything RC!

  • @francismoran1230
    @francismoran1230 27 днів тому

    If I was shopping for a beginner RC airplane, I like the 1220 Ranger; couple summers ago saw kids flying float versions. What’s the competition to FMS?

  • @JaydenThomas-wl7nv
    @JaydenThomas-wl7nv Місяць тому

    If your buying an fms 1220m it's all fun and games until you fly in strong winds. Ripped my right wing straight off and crashed but a very good airplane😂

  • @4wheelliving132
    @4wheelliving132 22 дні тому

    That field need some Round Up not a weed wacker

  • @GoldenGuy56
    @GoldenGuy56 28 днів тому

    I would love to know where you buy your extra battery's!, I'm thinking about getting the 850mm because I'm new to flying but I want a longer flight time so it would be helpful if I knew where you get your battery's from.

  • @rja12
    @rja12 10 днів тому

    What is your opinion on the 1800mm version of the Ranger for a first plane? I realize it doesn't come in a RTF option but lets say some impatient fool (cough) already purchased a radio and still doesn't own a plane would the 1800 Ranger be a good one to learn on? Asking for a "friend".

  • @michaelcarslay959
    @michaelcarslay959 Місяць тому

    I bought the FMS pa18 for a first plane was a mistake for me I crashed it so many times trying to fly it to slow and would drop a wing lol bought some smaller ones and worked up to a umx turbo timber evo after I got comfortable with that I tried the PA18 again and now I love it defiantly like the umx stuff better I’ve been teaching myself on my own and now can hover kinda with the evo super fun hobby

    • @Jays_rcgarage
      @Jays_rcgarage  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah! That PA-18 can bite hard. Thats why it’s #3. Super rewarding once you get it down. Can fly amazing 🔥 UMX always has my ❤️

    • @michaelcarslay959
      @michaelcarslay959 Місяць тому

      Yeah super rewarding once I got it! I bought the RtF originally and now have it switched over to my NX6 switched out the prop on it to a apc 12x6. Your videos actually what made me give the hobby a go and I’m glad I did

  • @Bluerockets
    @Bluerockets 7 днів тому

    Is the first one fragile ?

  • @IanLandrigan
    @IanLandrigan 28 днів тому

    What one is better for grassy field takeoffs

    • @Jays_rcgarage
      @Jays_rcgarage  28 днів тому +1

      Ranger 1220mm is okay but deff the PA-18

  • @tiffanyharris9861
    @tiffanyharris9861 22 дні тому

    and jay r u able to make new fms codes that are like 30-35 % off?

  • @JohnBrahney
    @JohnBrahney Місяць тому

    I got the 1200mm ranger off of your recommendation and I love it 👍👍I had the 1300mm pa-18 and it sent me to the hospital because it chopped up my arms bad. Love your videos

    • @FarmerFpv
      @FarmerFpv Місяць тому +1

      What did you do, crash into yourself? That's crazy.

    • @JohnBrahney
      @JohnBrahney Місяць тому +1

      @@FarmerFpv I was working on it and it was on my bed and it went full throttle

    • @taroultraman438
      @taroultraman438 3 дні тому

      Thank goodness not hurt face. Which plane is better??

    • @JohnBrahney
      @JohnBrahney 3 дні тому

      I like the 1220mm ranger more

    • @taroultraman438
      @taroultraman438 3 дні тому

      @@JohnBrahney is there reason?

  • @IPF875
    @IPF875 19 днів тому

    Hey I bought a Cessna 182 3 channel

  • @donzi3441
    @donzi3441 27 днів тому

    What controller and transmitter are you using I accidentally bought the pnp model

  • @SanDiegoUteFan
    @SanDiegoUteFan Місяць тому

    Those are great but…
    How did you not mention the Apprentice?

  • @michslisconstantinou1388
    @michslisconstantinou1388 29 днів тому

    Hi bro I’m from Cyprus and I just bought the super cub 1300mm and I’m wondering if this plane can fly with 1300mah 3s battery and what time I will expect with this battery.Thank you ❤

  • @gunnerman1880
    @gunnerman1880 29 днів тому

    What I don't understand is that planes are designed specifically to be able to fly so how do they fly upside down. 🙃 htf😮

  • @scoooterp801
    @scoooterp801 Місяць тому

    I have a question for you because you talk so much about expo. I have a flysky i6 radio that you can program expo on and the radio is cheap like 50 bucks so could you use the same receiver and just swap radios?

  • @nixtheunknown450
    @nixtheunknown450 Місяць тому

    i would love to get the 1220 mm but i just dont have the money and no way to make money cus i am legally to young but the first one i am gonna buy will be this one thanks for the help

  • @BillySharpe-rl1rq
    @BillySharpe-rl1rq 23 дні тому

    👍👍👍

  • @samosam2812
    @samosam2812 День тому

    can this planes carry a go-pro? greetings from Dončič homeland ;)

  • @Butter_vr16
    @Butter_vr16 28 днів тому

    Were is this???

  • @ralphhowing3473
    @ralphhowing3473 Місяць тому

    If a person gets into the hobby a spectrum NX6 or NX8 transmitter is a great investment cause my moto is if you don't build it yourself it's bind and fly or die!!!!!!!!
    Ralphie

  • @janak7
    @janak7 Місяць тому +1

    @Jay Kujan, I was looking at the Ranger 850mm, (the cheapest one) on its website. There are 2 versions, whats the difference between this one with the RTF and the one with the PNP (with Reflex V2). Since the PNP version is much cheaper.

    • @Jays_rcgarage
      @Jays_rcgarage  Місяць тому +2

      PNP means plug and play. It means you have a remote battery and charger already. So you plug in your receiver.. add your battery. And fly with your remote. RTF means ready to fly, comes with everything needed to fly in the box

    • @janak7
      @janak7 Місяць тому +1

      @@Jays_rcgarage thank you for the information

  • @misaelramos83
    @misaelramos83 Місяць тому

    How do I order more batteries for the PA-18?? What are the connectors and such that I need? Just look for RC airplane/heli battery or...???

  • @charlesdee63
    @charlesdee63 13 днів тому

    Where are you located? I would like to learn to fly r.c planes. I'm in Florida

  • @ggfighter9175
    @ggfighter9175 Місяць тому

    Whats the code for 10percent off

  • @nikkibath2474
    @nikkibath2474 Місяць тому

    do you fly when you're not filming

  • @LemMonprawn
    @LemMonprawn Місяць тому

    Hey jay just got the simulator any tips?

  • @toad2039
    @toad2039 Місяць тому

    where is that tree???? im in nj

  • @JLJets
    @JLJets Місяць тому

    Please do the wlctoys a280 p 51

  • @Ranbom_pilot
    @Ranbom_pilot Місяць тому

    What do u do as a job to afford these??? I'm in australia trying to buy the 2nd one and it's 400 dollars!!!

  • @tboystoys5682
    @tboystoys5682 Місяць тому

    Jay I have all three of those planes as well I’ll agree with you for the pa-18 and the 850mm but the 1220 Ranger I am yet to get that plane in the air. I tried everything from the 1300 to a 2500 and I can’t get that plane to fly.

    • @Jays_rcgarage
      @Jays_rcgarage  Місяць тому

      Floats or wheels? Elevator working ? You have an issue .. email me with some videos of elevator movement. I am happy to help. Jaysrcgarage@gmail.com

  • @jenniferhewitt914
    @jenniferhewitt914 Місяць тому

    What website d0 you use to buy these plane and the Boeing 737

  • @EliasDeMarche
    @EliasDeMarche 15 днів тому

    can i get a plane i have a low budget but really want to get into flying bc of your videos

  • @SawyerPage-q5r
    @SawyerPage-q5r Місяць тому

    i have a question does the ranger 1220 come with xt60 connectors for the battary or not

  • @spedstube
    @spedstube Місяць тому

    Are you Flying at Grumman ?

  • @johnmajka5404
    @johnmajka5404 9 днів тому

    I bought the Arrows Bigfoot RTF & Arrows Prodigy RTF last year, as my first rc planes. Im ashamed to say, they both are still new in the box. I bought a Spektrum DX8 Gen 2 transmitter, arround the same time. I had planned on buying a few Bind & Fly E-flte planes. I want to get a new 1.7M E-Flite Super Timber. I have a Blade 230S smart Heli, that I haven't flown either. I have 6 DJI drones including the new Avata 2 & DJI FPV Drone, I fly my DJI drones almost daily. But I do want to try flying my rc planes, soon. I wish they were FPV. I lived my FPV Drones they are really fun to fly.

    • @Jays_rcgarage
      @Jays_rcgarage  9 днів тому

      You can make almost any plane FPV with headtracking 🔥

  • @scrappydiz8393
    @scrappydiz8393 27 днів тому

    I got one for Christmas and crashed it into a tree the same day

  • @katecriss3296
    @katecriss3296 Місяць тому +1

    Nice vid but get a timber

    • @Jays_rcgarage
      @Jays_rcgarage  Місяць тому +1

      Have them all! But they aren’t Ready to Fly, these are my top RTF picks 🔥

  • @nikkibath2474
    @nikkibath2474 Місяць тому

    i fly and im 10

  • @rcstolpilot
    @rcstolpilot Місяць тому

    Not the aeroscout? 😢

    • @LizaDaLizard
      @LizaDaLizard Місяць тому

      :0 4 minutes ago you typed... I HAVE COME pretty early...

    • @rcstolpilot
      @rcstolpilot Місяць тому

      @@LizaDaLizard yea, but still. Looks over performance. Aeroscouts better

    • @LizaDaLizard
      @LizaDaLizard Місяць тому

      @@rcstolpilot true

  • @MammothPaige
    @MammothPaige Місяць тому

    $!69.00 PNP

  • @gunnerman1880
    @gunnerman1880 29 днів тому

    Yeah I no that tree thing I mean what a stupid place to put a tree 😅

  • @MammothPaige
    @MammothPaige Місяць тому

    get rid of the radio's

  • @Not_So_Weird_in_Austin
    @Not_So_Weird_in_Austin Місяць тому

    Thanks we are in an embarrassment of riches for beginner rc airplanes...

  • @user-nk5ou8ij6t
    @user-nk5ou8ij6t Місяць тому +1

    ❤😂😂🎉🎉🎉😢😮😅😅😅

  • @Aviationgamer11
    @Aviationgamer11 Місяць тому

    First,oh look i found a pin can i have it? Pls pin

  • @joshualeffler6739
    @joshualeffler6739 Місяць тому

    Don't care for the 'jersey' style attitude.
    I'll take rc saylors.

  • @Reindeer911
    @Reindeer911 Місяць тому

    Or if you already have a radio available and don't need the floats, the base Ranger 1220 PNP w/o the floats gets down to a little over $150 with your discount (It will work, right?). That's extremely reasonable to get started in this hobby, and it's more than enough of an airplane to get someone through the beginner levels and into intermediate flying.
    So far I like what I'm seeing from your channel... but whatever you do, Please, please, PLEASE don't become a self-absorbed prick like the Saylors.