I learned on a 3 channel glider. I bought a 4 channel. My brain and thumb have no idea what they're doing. Help !!! Please !!! I can't afford to keep crashing while I learn. Any suggestions? Thank you
@@BillyR1968 Dude he gave you the suggestion in the video. Get one of these foam $120 planes and learn 4 channels with it. You can crash those rage rc mini war birds pretty had.
Small planes are hard to fly. They are to sensitive or responsive. A plane with a high wing with a large dihedral is a good plane to train on. A .40 size high wing trainer is a good size to train on also. The lager size is easier to see what the plane is doing from a distance instead of a small speck in the sky. Its also a good idea to train on a rc simulator to learn how to control the plane when its flying towards you.
I tell anyone who wants to get into RC that they should absolutely start with a simulator. Something like real flight. It is legit a fantastic way to learn without loosing money crashing all the time. It’s not as exciting as real life but trust me it’s the best way.
I'd recommend a Vapor/Night Vapor or Sport Cub. That's what someone recommended me and they both fly great. Added bonus is they can work as indoor fliers too
a smaller plane imo is tougher to fly because the get out of sight to fast and a spitfire will stall and drop a wing when slowed so stall speed is learned so I learned to land is the most important thing to learn . I learned on a trainer hywing called the Apprentice it is very stable and easier to see further out and also has a gyro and stabilization if you get into trouble it is very stable and lands very easily ...oh the apprentice is made by E Flight it is foam and made very tough a 4 channel radio will work fine !
1) A UMX (800mm wingspan or less) like that spitfire is a sure fire way to frustrate a beginner. They need a bigger plane preferably with larger tires and a forgiving gear suspension to absorb those rough landings. Aero Scout, Apprentice, Ranger etc. Built with the beginner in mind. 2) The gyro alone does not auto level a plane. It assists in overcoming the gusts of wind and smoothing out flight. A system like “SAFE” has the auto leveling and bank/climb angle limits that a beginner needs for those first flights. 3) And you failed to mention investing in a good flight simulation program, one that lets you use your actual transmitter so you get the feel of YOUR real controls. Crashes are a part of learning but having them on a simulator is a lot better. Good effort but not the right info for a beginner. You were right about buying an RTF plane for your first trainer, just make sure it has a real assistance program like SAFE to help beginners.
I got my first less than a month ago, the Sport Cub S2. It's a great little plane and I highly, highly recommend it to anyone wanting to have an easy, fun entrance to this hobby. I intend to get the Carbon Cub S2 as well soon, because I like that it is bigger and handles wind better
I argue that a bigger plane is more forgiving and easier to see. I started with 2 M gliders. It forced me to anticipate the next move and became very helpful in building muscle memory. This was back when you had to build them up from balsa so we were less aggressive with our first flights.
I definitely wouldn’t think of a spitfire as a beginner plane. But I started when there was no gyros and no electric planes, well they tried with brushed motors and nicad’s but they where terribly over weight and under powered, so it was built up balsa and monokote, a nitro engine and a 72 MHz radio, but a good way to learn with a good high wing airframe
My first plane had a ten foot wing span. Then when I tried to fly smaller planes it was super difficult as the rotated and pitched so quickly. Now everthing has gyros which makes flying scale helis and planes more enjoyable.
Rage rc makes a great beginner warbird ready to fly and it's so easy to fly my 10 year old cousins can fly them and I still fly my mustang even after I bought my p51 1.2m
Is that a unicycle back there? Hell yeah. Being able to ride a unicycle is such a back pocket flex. You’ll never know when you’ll come across one in public and then just pretend to be like “oh wow let me try I’ve never ridden one of these before” and then just take off on it and literally impress everyone around you haha
The best beginner plane is something like a Sig Kadet or Seniorita. You can get them ARF nowdays and the Seniorita comes with an electric motor for simplicity. Of course they are three channel but you just have to mix rudder to aileron 100% and fly like a 4 channel.
I recently started with RC planes, and I started with that same Mustang, same controller, everything. I can tell this is a hell of a plane, very resistant to impacts and super easy to fly. Literally you could fly one of those with 0 experience.
A lot of comments saying these aren’t great for beginners I beg to differ The main selling point is the smaller warbirds can be crashed over and over and they’re affordable. They come with everything ready to go. They can also pretty much be flown anywhere outside, and the switch lets you change the gyro assistance as you get better flying
After watching alot of videos I just got the fms 1220mm ranger as a rtf so I'm set! I was hooked before I even got a plane! Lol I already fly paramotors so this is a perfect hobby to add to the list
Best to learn with a mid sized high wing plane with some dihedral. This will teach them to "Fly" the plane and not just control it! Really get a feel for it. Smaller planes are too twitchy. All in all it does depend on how serious you are at getting into the hobby.
A lot if beginners want to start with a beautiful scale model. I get that, but thats not what u need when starting. Get the Aeroscout in the 1.2m version. It handles great, has all controls u need and can even do rolls and loopings pretty good once u get the hang of it. The propeller is in the back so you don't break it that easy and it has big wheels. I still fly one beside my other models after being in the hobby for 10 years.
I would've hoped or thought by now they would've simplified it so that the Left controller would do up/down left and right and the right controller would do forward movement so the throttle for speed and the down on the left would also put the landing gear down! Once the plane has reached a stable height landing gear gets retracted automatically!
Great choice. 👍 I have the BF 109 great plan to start with. With the three flight modes beginner, intermediate, and expert so as you progress it gives you the ability to become a better pilot. Eachine, Volantex and Rage rc there are many options to choose from. Have fun, get out there, and learn to fly. 👍
I use to feel like that, until I flew these new planes.. They really are amazing. I’m not sponsored or anything. I just really enjoy them. Let me 11 year old niece crash and cash them and they hold up great
I'm a beginner and I have 2 planes. A 12mm Ranger RTF and a Habu STS 70mm EDF RTF. However, the best thing that I can recommend is the Real Flight software and Dongle for a computer. The radio that comes with the Habu works well with your computer. Learn to fly there first.
I wish I could recommend that I am like 3 days into the flying community and I have that exact brand the P47 and I tried landing and I broke the propeller, but other wise it is a good plane. But the propellers are trash
Good advice, mostly. Small planes are not the way to go. They are more sensitive and "squirelly" even with stabilization. They are also harder to see and harder to tell the orientation. Beginners, get a plane at least 40" wingspan that says "TRAINER" or "BEGINNER" on the box. Also get a simulator and watch some videos before going out on a windless day for your first flight.
You should also recommend e flight I didn’t have no knowledge of flying RC planes so I played for about a week on e flight went to an RC field took off, flew round and landed. Told the guy next to me saying can you believe that’s the first time I flew a RC plane lol
I’m more into cars but have always wanted to start flying once I got the funds to do so but my dumb ass thought the gyro on the plane was to prevent it from flying upwards or downwards 🤦🏾♂️😂
I have that sukhoi 29mm 1.1m eflight. I think thats one of eflights greatest (beginner) 3d plane. There is technically better umx size 3d planes over the years. This is a fantastic plane is panic mode to save ur mistakes.
I can’t praise umx planes enough. For a beginner they are much less intimidating, and the eflite umx line flies just like the bigger versions, but the only down side is the needed transmitter. Those RTF lil warbirds are perfect for that reason. It has all you need, and doesn’t break the bank.
I think the best way to learn is by using a powered glider Mine was pretty big, like 1.5m, and it was pretty slow so controlling it was easy (i forgot the name of it) After 31 crashes, it's still flying well, and i customized it a little so now the full elevator can rotate Edit: another way of learning is using a rc flight sim. I recommend Picasim because it's free, can run on potato pc, and the flight physics are great. Edit 2: i remember the name of my first plane, it's an Eflite Conscendo 1.5m (not the evolution one) I'm french so sorry for my bad english
The horizon hobby Sport cub or the VOLANTEX red sport cub are the easiest, beginner friendly planes I have ever come across. They are both 4 channel with a built in Gyro...
Don't go too small i see a lot of new pilots with super lights try to go out on a windy day and they loose it to the wind. I think a foamboard flight test trainer would be the best starter.
Do you have to purchase the electronics first e.g the Receiver & Motors etc... ? Or can you start building the plane first? Your advice will be highly appreciated, thank you
Uh oh here comes the gyro no gyro debate. Whatever gets you flying and keeps you in the hobby I think. If it's really fast I use a gyro if it's slow I put a 20$ rx in it and call it a day. But I'm always flying something either way.
@@Jays_rcgarage pretty sure my dad's a closet hobby bully. If it's not balsa and a glider he don't like it, pretends he does but I see right through it. Probably out looking for his high start right now. :)
Sweet tips, wish more people understood RC nuts!!!!!
Thanks! 👍
I learned on a 3 channel glider. I bought a 4 channel. My brain and thumb have no idea what they're doing. Help !!! Please !!! I can't afford to keep crashing while I learn. Any suggestions?
Thank you
@@BillyR1968 Dude he gave you the suggestion in the video. Get one of these foam $120 planes and learn 4 channels with it. You can crash those rage rc mini war birds pretty had.
@@Jays_rcgaragewhere can you get these?
@@BillyR1968Join a club.
Small planes are hard to fly. They are to sensitive or responsive. A plane with a high wing with a large dihedral is a good plane to train on. A .40 size high wing trainer is a good size to train on also. The lager size is easier to see what the plane is doing from a distance instead of a small speck in the sky. Its also a good idea to train on a rc simulator to learn how to control the plane when its flying towards you.
I agree, I think big planes are just intimidating. Once you get over it, they are awesome. I fly a 1440mm
I tell anyone who wants to get into RC that they should absolutely start with a simulator. Something like real flight. It is legit a fantastic way to learn without loosing money crashing all the time. It’s not as exciting as real life but trust me it’s the best way.
Learned by playing regular video games. Picked up a plane for the first time and honestly felt just like it. I played alot of war thunder lol
Don't start with a fighter with it's wings beneath the body of the plane.
Start with a simple trainer with it's wings above the body.
You are welcome.
I buyed a A380 first and im experinced now:/
I'd recommend a Vapor/Night Vapor or Sport Cub. That's what someone recommended me and they both fly great. Added bonus is they can work as indoor fliers too
I got a mustang having never flown a plane before and I thought it was extremely easy right away
@@Sean-nj3hx Good for you.
Why?
a smaller plane imo is tougher to fly because the get out of sight to fast and a spitfire will stall and drop a wing when slowed so stall speed is learned so I learned to land is the most important thing to learn . I learned on a trainer hywing called the Apprentice it is very stable and easier to see further out and also has a gyro and stabilization if you get into trouble it is very stable and lands very easily ...oh the apprentice is made by E Flight it is foam and made very tough a 4 channel radio will work fine !
AeroScout was my first plane a couple years ago. I still have it and it still flys great.
do not start on that small scale, it’s not worth spending $ on that when you can get a stage 1 trainer from eflite
1) A UMX (800mm wingspan or less) like that spitfire is a sure fire way to frustrate a beginner. They need a bigger plane preferably with larger tires and a forgiving gear suspension to absorb those rough landings. Aero Scout, Apprentice, Ranger etc. Built with the beginner in mind.
2) The gyro alone does not auto level a plane. It assists in overcoming the gusts of wind and smoothing out flight. A system like “SAFE” has the auto leveling and bank/climb angle limits that a beginner needs for those first flights.
3) And you failed to mention investing in a good flight simulation program, one that lets you use your actual transmitter so you get the feel of YOUR real controls. Crashes are a part of learning but having them on a simulator is a lot better.
Good effort but not the right info for a beginner. You were right about buying an RTF plane for your first trainer, just make sure it has a real assistance program like SAFE to help beginners.
I got my first less than a month ago, the Sport Cub S2. It's a great little plane and I highly, highly recommend it to anyone wanting to have an easy, fun entrance to this hobby. I intend to get the Carbon Cub S2 as well soon, because I like that it is bigger and handles wind better
I would recommend getting the z cub if you can afford it because it's way bigger and can do more aerobatic flying
Same because I have the horizon hobby sport cub s2 with floats and I wanna upgrade to a Timber or a carbon
That actually helps alot thanks man
I argue that a bigger plane is more forgiving and easier to see. I started with 2 M gliders. It forced me to anticipate the next move and became very helpful in building muscle memory. This was back when you had to build them up from balsa so we were less aggressive with our first flights.
I definitely wouldn’t think of a spitfire as a beginner plane. But I started when there was no gyros and no electric planes, well they tried with brushed motors and nicad’s but they where terribly over weight and under powered, so it was built up balsa and monokote, a nitro engine and a 72 MHz radio, but a good way to learn with a good high wing airframe
Literally the best beginner plane ever whole series is nice
Start small:
Proceeds to make a 747-8 and A380
My first plane had a ten foot wing span. Then when I tried to fly smaller planes it was super difficult as the rotated and pitched so quickly.
Now everthing has gyros which makes flying scale helis and planes more enjoyable.
Rage rc makes a great beginner warbird ready to fly and it's so easy to fly my 10 year old cousins can fly them and I still fly my mustang even after I bought my p51 1.2m
I learned almost 40 years ago on a Great Planes PT-20, flat bottom airfoil gasser. As small as it was, it was a tad larger than that teensy thing.
Is that a unicycle back there? Hell yeah. Being able to ride a unicycle is such a back pocket flex. You’ll never know when you’ll come across one in public and then just pretend to be like “oh wow let me try I’ve never ridden one of these before” and then just take off on it and literally impress everyone around you haha
The best beginner plane is something like a Sig Kadet or Seniorita. You can get them ARF nowdays and the Seniorita comes with an electric motor for simplicity. Of course they are three channel but you just have to mix rudder to aileron 100% and fly like a 4 channel.
Exactly . This guy is off his rocker. They are now 4 channel.
@@johnorabone6112 yeah.. this BOZO is giving the worst advice ever.. he's a novice himself..
I have that exact rc spitfire. It flies great!
S2 sporty cub, it will always fly and never let you down. Best rc bird of all time.
I recently started with RC planes, and I started with that same Mustang, same controller, everything. I can tell this is a hell of a plane, very resistant to impacts and super easy to fly. Literally you could fly one of those with 0 experience.
trying to get into planes as we speak perfect video i needed
Best beginning planes were my best.
All kinds of styrofoam pusher propeller sailplanes are also great because it’s hard to break them
A lot of comments saying these aren’t great for beginners I beg to differ
The main selling point is the smaller warbirds can be crashed over and over and they’re affordable. They come with everything ready to go.
They can also pretty much be flown anywhere outside, and the switch lets you change the gyro assistance as you get better flying
Thank you for the tips now I know what to aim for
After watching alot of videos I just got the fms 1220mm ranger as a rtf so I'm set! I was hooked before I even got a plane! Lol I already fly paramotors so this is a perfect hobby to add to the list
Best to learn with a mid sized high wing plane with some dihedral. This will teach them to "Fly" the plane and not just control it! Really get a feel for it. Smaller planes are too twitchy.
All in all it does depend on how serious you are at getting into the hobby.
A lot if beginners want to start with a beautiful scale model. I get that, but thats not what u need when starting. Get the Aeroscout in the 1.2m version. It handles great, has all controls u need and can even do rolls and loopings pretty good once u get the hang of it. The propeller is in the back so you don't break it that easy and it has big wheels. I still fly one beside my other models after being in the hobby for 10 years.
I would've hoped or thought by now they would've simplified it so that the Left controller would do up/down left and right and the right controller would do forward movement so the throttle for speed and the down on the left would also put the landing gear down! Once the plane has reached a stable height landing gear gets retracted automatically!
I've been looking for that icon a5 model
I am still mad at myself for not getting it years ago when it was in the local hobby shop
My dream garage!!! 😍
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@@Lambrogaming Cng
Great choice. 👍 I have the BF 109 great plan to start with. With the three flight modes beginner, intermediate, and expert so as you progress it gives you the ability to become a better pilot. Eachine, Volantex and Rage rc there are many options to choose from. Have fun, get out there, and learn to fly. 👍
Gyros are cool and all but a simple 3 channel motorglider like an og easystar is better for beginners in my opinion.
I use to feel like that, until I flew these new planes.. They really are amazing. I’m not sponsored or anything. I just really enjoy them. Let me 11 year old niece crash and cash them and they hold up great
@@Jays_rcgarage Okay to be fair I never flew these lil planes cause I fly in mode1. :)
I learned on a top flat bottom wing 3 channel. ....the stick is also a great plane
I’d love to see a tour of your Rc collection!
Wow thanks for the tips I've been wanting to fly an rc plane and this might really help 😅
I love your videos. Keep up the good work
I picked the rage rc warhawk and i am loads of fun.
Those were all my questions answered. Thank you. I hope to be flying fpv one day. ✌🏻
Great advice thanks
I also have that plane it’s charging in my living room right now!
Dang that porsche was hot☕
thanks for the tip i have bhought a rc plane a week ago ago and i hope it stil works it was a pre owned one but never used
Just got the P-51 like the spit.
That big cargo plane is the one that my dad has
I'm a beginner and I have 2 planes. A 12mm Ranger RTF and a Habu STS 70mm EDF RTF. However, the best thing that I can recommend is the Real Flight software and Dongle for a computer. The radio that comes with the Habu works well with your computer. Learn to fly there first.
I have all kinds large and small and have collected almost all of those little 400mm warbirds.
I wish I could recommend that
I am like 3 days into the flying community and I have that exact brand the P47 and I tried landing and I broke the propeller, but other wise it is a good plane. But the propellers are trash
Good advice, mostly.
Small planes are not the way to go. They are more sensitive and "squirelly" even with stabilization. They are also harder to see and harder to tell the orientation.
Beginners, get a plane at least 40" wingspan that says "TRAINER" or "BEGINNER" on the box. Also get a simulator and watch some videos before going out on a windless day for your first flight.
I’ve seen that on Amazon and I might get it soon
I recommend something like a hard Styrofoam plane that is around 20 pounds, I really liked mine 👍
I have the spitfire and it’s the best plane ever!
Where did you get it?
I have this plane, and I've called it Kiwi and it has the markings of KL B who has a Kiwi (from New Zealand) pilot.
That sig extra 300xs was my first large plane. Very cool but odd stall tendencies when over powered
i subbed
Thx for the tip
The older the man, the cooler his toys
You should also recommend e flight I didn’t have no knowledge of flying RC planes so I played for about a week on e flight went to an RC field took off, flew round and landed. Told the guy next to me saying can you believe that’s the first time I flew a RC plane lol
My first plane had wires attached 😅
Good collections
I’m more into cars but have always wanted to start flying once I got the funds to do so but my dumb ass thought the gyro on the plane was to prevent it from flying upwards or downwards 🤦🏾♂️😂
that spitfire cool
I got a habu 70mm for my first plane and first flight I crashed it into the fence, east fix but always have some experienced with you and practice
I have that sukhoi 29mm 1.1m eflight.
I think thats one of eflights greatest (beginner) 3d plane. There is technically better umx size 3d planes over the years.
This is a fantastic plane is panic mode to save ur mistakes.
I learned to fly on a Boeing Max 737. 4 Chan.
Very cool
I can’t praise umx planes enough. For a beginner they are much less intimidating, and the eflite umx line flies just like the bigger versions, but the only down side is the needed transmitter. Those RTF lil warbirds are perfect for that reason. It has all you need, and doesn’t break the bank.
just bought my first 4 channel, i had a 2 channel but im stepping it up
Good luck ✈️
Hello. What do you recommend as a gyro? Something i can buy online and can use easilly.
Thanks man. Huge fan
I think the best way to learn is by using a powered glider
Mine was pretty big, like 1.5m, and it was pretty slow so controlling it was easy (i forgot the name of it)
After 31 crashes, it's still flying well, and i customized it a little so now the full elevator can rotate
Edit: another way of learning is using a rc flight sim. I recommend Picasim because it's free, can run on potato pc, and the flight physics are great.
Edit 2: i remember the name of my first plane, it's an Eflite Conscendo 1.5m (not the evolution one)
I'm french so sorry for my bad english
So far my favorite is my fpv quads. Had a couple wings and yank/bank got boring.
The horizon hobby Sport cub or the VOLANTEX red sport cub are the easiest, beginner friendly planes I have ever come across. They are both 4 channel with a built in Gyro...
The "nO gIrO ArE bAd" folks kill me! Bunch of friggin gatekeepers!
Show us your first plane
thanks!
Where do you buy that little spitfire though, cause i would probably end up with a whole airfield of replicas xD
Wow que hermoso hobby siempre eh soñado con volar un rc saludos desde buenos aires
Where did you get the ICON plane? Very nice!
It’s a old discontinued E-Flite. Had it for yesrs
Don't go too small i see a lot of new pilots with super lights try to go out on a windy day and they loose it to the wind. I think a foamboard flight test trainer would be the best starter.
what’s the name of your rc airliner
A10 is a good one
I'm buying a BF-109 plane and a foam plane so I can learn using the foam
How do you make or get your own remote for the rc jet you’re making?
What would be the best beginner gas airplane.
What would you recommend for someone who wants to use controls similar to a game controller
I have a sports cub s2 do you have any tip or tricks for flying the plane
What scale do you recommend for beginners?
Shit am a begginer and I was abt to buy easyjet 1:30 (rc airliner)
Would it be better to get a 6 or 8 to grow into? I bought my first plane ( top gun ) last year. Haven’t flown yet
Do you have to purchase the electronics first e.g the Receiver & Motors etc... ? Or can you start building the plane first?
Your advice will be highly appreciated, thank you
Uh oh here comes the gyro no gyro debate. Whatever gets you flying and keeps you in the hobby I think. If it's really fast I use a gyro if it's slow I put a 20$ rx in it and call it a day. But I'm always flying something either way.
Lol I like the debate, I hate the hobby bully’s. I tell them to bring their plane to the field and let me 11 year old niece fly it 🤣
@@Jays_rcgarage pretty sure my dad's a closet hobby bully. If it's not balsa and a glider he don't like it, pretends he does but I see right through it. Probably out looking for his high start right now. :)
@@RubyS.1 🤣 maaaaaaaaan
So wait, how much did it cost you to buy the spitfire? I'm trying to get an RC Airplane but idk what to get.
Thks
Do you have problems with the propeller popping out with the spitfire?
Bro where did u get that b-17 from I want it so bad
Where do i buy the plane u used to show how gyro works
Another one id have 2 say again is the draco ...cant find another 1 better
Its almost my spitfire
The edge 430 is pretty good
You mean edge 540, I must have missed that one, unless what I thought was an extra was an edge, they are similar