| Gas RC planes, also known as nitro planes, are very | | | | Now let's talk about the good side to gas RC planes |
| realistic and are the most popular type of airplane | | | | and why they can be a good choice for some |
| amongst remote control hobbyist. The only problem | | | | beginner pilot's. The best thing, in my opinion, about |
| is that many beginners buy one without ever having | | | | nitro planes is that they can fly for a much longer |
| a clue to what work is really involved with a fuel | | | | time then an electric engine that is powered by a |
| powered RC airplane. | | | | battery. This is ideal for people who want to spend |
| First off beginners need to know that owning a gas | | | | hours flying, not just fifteen or twenty minutes. |
| RC plane is actually like owning a real airplane. You | | | | The next best thing is the authenticity that comes |
| have to maintain it, refuel it, keep its oil clean and | | | | with a gas powered engine and plane. If you are one |
| adjust certain parts to achieve the best possible | | | | of those people who want the most realistic |
| flight. Some may be turned off when they hear that, | | | | experience possible, then you definitely want a gas |
| thinking that is too much work for a hobby! | | | | RC plane. Not only do they sound authentic, but they |
| Well the fact is some people actually like that and | | | | also fly and operate like a real airplane does. |
| they enjoy taking care of an RC airplane. You may | | | | Unfortunately it also comes with the maintenance like |
| even be one of those people and don't even know it. | | | | a real plane does, but like I said before, some people |
| It is enjoying too get your hands dirty and actually | | | | find that enjoyable. |
| build and repair something. That is why many people | | | | Last but not least, gas RC airplanes have much more |
| get into hobbies, to build things. But then again, it is | | | | speed and torque then a measly electric engine ever |
| also nice to just go to a park, or your backyard, and | | | | could have. This makes it ideal for pilot racers or |
| have a quick flight without the hassle that comes | | | | people who just want a fast airplane. I have even |
| with fuel powered engines. Electric powered RC | | | | seen some gas RC airplanes before that actually |
| airplanes don't require much work at all, and will have | | | | could go hundreds of miler per hour, and even |
| you flying in minutes, so that is the best alternative. | | | | required real jet fuel! |
| There are many ups and downs to gas powered RC | | | | Now I will end this discussion with some final words |
| airplanes, so let's discus them now, starting with the | | | | of wisdom that I hope every pilot will take into |
| bad side to them. First off they are noisy, which can | | | | consideration. Make sure you keep your gas plane |
| actually be a problem for some people who live in an | | | | and engine as clean as possible, and properly |
| area where noise is a concern. | | | | maintained before and after every flight. You also |
| The next bad thing about nitro planes is they cost | | | | need to remember to keep the oil changed so your |
| more to buy and keep operational compared to | | | | engine stays clean on the inside. Proper tuning is also |
| electric RC airplanes. Finally, another con to gas RC | | | | very important to make sure that your engine runs |
| planes is that they take a much longer time to | | | | at maximum speed and uses as little fuel as possible, |
| construct and put together. Sometimes they can | | | | plus it needs to have the proper fuel and air mixture. |
| come with just balsa wood, and you have to cut out | | | | Learn about gas RC planes and more at Michael's |
| each piece yourself. Some people will actually not | | | | remote control airplane web site. Plus, get updated |
| even be able to do this because of lack of tools and | | | | news about RC model airplanes in his blog. |
| skills. | | | | |