Welcome to RC Airplane World!

Start the RC flying hobby the right way with beginner guides, aircraft advice, club lists, and gear recommendations built to help you avoid mistakes and fly smarter from day one. New here? Get started with our beginner guides.

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If you like the sound of getting in to a very rewarding, exciting and addictive hobby, then radio control flying might just be for you!

Flying rc planes, helicopters and other types of model aircraft has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years.

Quite simply, it’s never been easier and more affordable to get started – and that’s brilliant news in this difficult and expensive world!

But if you don’t know your propeller from your rudder, trying to get off the ground in this exhilarating and wide-reaching hobby can be very frustrating, in more ways than one.

Questions you’re probably asking yourself might be…

How do I choose the right plane?
What’s good and what’s not?
How do I learn?
Where can I fly?

Well, that’s what RC Airplane World is about – cutting through the complicated stuff and introducing you to the fun of radio control flying in a no-nonsense, down to earth way.

Yep, my aim is to get you flying quickly and safely
whilst saving you valuable time, money and frustration!

I’m not exaggerating when I say that there are not many hobbies that can give you as much fulfilment and satisfaction on so many levels.

Did you know?…

You’ll learn new skills you can transfer to everyday life.
RC flying covers lots of sectors, you’ll never get bored!
You can learn at your own pace.
The hobby can be as simple or complex as you like.
Outstanding amount of products are available.
RC flying can be done indoors.

Choose one of our categories and start learning 👇

✈️ RC Planes

Beginner flying tips, plane recommendations, controller guides, and accessory advice can all be found in here.

🚁 RC Helicopters

Helicopter setup guides, flying basics, maintenance tips, and product recommendations can all be found in here.

🪂 RC Gliders

Find more out about glider flying and slope soaring, lots of beginner help, and equipment suggestions within this category.

🎮 RC Flight Training

Learn about transmitters, aircraft controls, practice routines, and beginner training sets within this section.

📘 Our RC E-Books

Downloadable beginner guides that contain everything you need to know about remote-controlled planes and helicopters. We highly recommend you read our books before starting.

Or read our most recent posts 👇

RC Airplane Engine Types Explained: Sizing Charts, Operation, Fuel & Maintenance
by Pete
When talking about model airplane engines for radio control use, by far the most common type is the glow plug engine, often also called a nitro or even gas engine. The term gas has widely been used to describe all types of Internal Combustion (IC) powered rc engine, whereas…
How RC Airplane Controls Work: Throttle, Elevator, Ailerons, Rudder and More
by Pete
As a newcomer to the radio control flying hobby, learning about the primary rc airplane controls of your new plane is key to becoming a good pilot, and getting the most out of your model. The number of controls…
How to do Basic RC Airplane Aerobatics (Simple Guide)
by Pete
Once you’ve learned to fly your rc plane confidently, it’s time to step it up a notch and learn some basic aerobatics! Flying aerobatic maneuvers is great fun and all part of the hobby, but you need to start off…

How Can RC Airplane World Help You?

Have a look at my RC flying ground school and flight school pages to get a solid understanding of how radio control systems work and how to fly an RC plane. The pages walk you through each step and there are some simple video tutorials too.

You’ll also find info on RC flight training and the different options available, such as using an RC flight simulator. And you’ll discover why joining a club is so beneficial – use my RC flying club directory to help you find one close to home.

Background information

The most popular page is the beginner RC airplanes page, but you can also learn about electric planes and helicopters in general, as well as their IC (internal combustion) powered cousins.

RC gliders, a personal favourite of mine, and jets are also talked about to give you an idea of what to expect from them, should you choose these type of RC aircraft.

There’s also heaps of technical information to help you understand what goes on in an RC model – having a healthy understanding of how airplanes fly and how you control your RC plane will greatly help you get the most out of your new hobby.

My RC Flying Beginner Guide E-books

My Beginner’s Guide To Flying RC Airplanes and Helicopters ebooks, written by Yours Truly, will save you valuable time, money and frustration. The ebooks can be purchased safely through our online store, and are instantly downloadable.

Currently, we are also selling a limited number of copies of the RC plane guide too.

So as you can see, there’s a lot on offer within RC Airplane World.

The pages here will help you get started in this incredibly exciting hobby. In fact you can read some nice words from others who have enjoyed getting airborne with RC Airplane World’s help. The fact is there’s never been a better time to learn how to fly RC aircraft. The prices of radio control products are the cheapest they’ve ever been, and the availability of aircraft is vast.

But while this availability gives us a huge amount of choice, it can also be completely overwhelming for the beginner. Following my advice throughout this site will give you a much easier ride.