Welcome to Hooked On RC Airplanes!
"Every pilot can tell you the precise moment they became hooked on RC airplanes. It doesn’t happen slowly over time. You try it once and you're hooked for life!"
Flying radio control airplanes really is an awesome experience. You can feel the adrenaline that surges throughout your body as the fate of your pride and joy lies in the steady movements of your fingers. You feel your heart thumping as your model screams by the runway, inverted, at speeds upwards of 60 MPH! Many times I am actually shaking after landing my airplane safely!
You begin to obsess on when you can get your bird in the air again in order to get that next fix of adrenaline! You spend hours in the garage building, tweaking, and preparing your airplane for the next flight!
This hobby is more than just building and flying airplanes. It's about comradery. It's about helping others that share your passion. I learn so much from the more experienced flyers at my club. They bend over backwards to help me!
I want to return the favor by passing this knowledge on to you. I have taken everything that I have learned about this most awesome hobby and put it in one convenient location. Here you will find everything from the very basics to the most extreme! Hopefully by exploring this site you will avoid some of the mistakes that I made.
If you're new to the hobby or just curious to see what it's all about then I suggest starting with the Learning to Fly link. Also feel free to check out the site map to make sure you don't miss anything. Having found this page you are well on your way to becoming an RC addict!
Hooked on RC Airplanes site map saves you time by helping you find exactly what your looking for while visiting the site.
Everything you need to know for Learning How to fly RC planes Successfully!
Learn the fundamental RC airplane controls. Learn which sticks to move to control the throttle, elevator, rudder, and ailerons.
A Beginner RC Airplane can be either a slow flyer, park flyer, or trainer. Find out which is best for you.
Choosing RC Trainer Planes can be a daunting task. This overview of the most popular trainers will help you with making your decision.
Learn what RC model airplane accessories and equipment are needed to keep your airplanes in the air!
Explanation of an RC airplane radio system. Description of components, functions, terminology, number of channels, frequency modulations, and features.
Gasonline vs nitro-powered RC engines with information regarding propeller selection and engine installation.
An RC flight simulator will have you flying along side the seasoned pilots in no time! There are state of the art realistic simulators as well as free RC simulators.
Want to learn RC aerobatics? Here you will find a description of the most common maneuvers accompanied by instructional videos!
There are many types of RC airplanes available. Here you can find out which types interest you the most!
Components of electric RC airplanes. Brushed motor vs. brushless motor. Types of batteries used with these airplanes.
Park Flyers are the safe, affordable, and convenient way to fly!
RC Jets bring this hobby to an all new level! Choose between RC pusher jets, RC ducted fan jets, or the ultimate RC turbine jets.
Good quality Cheap RC airplanes are out there. Let me help you find them!
Indoor RC airplanes keep you flying regardless of the weather! They are also relatively cheap and good for learning to fly RC!
Building radio controlled airplanes is almost as fun as flying them! Whether it's building from scratch, building a kit, or assembling an ARF, watching your creation lift off the ground into the heavens is a very satisfying feeling!
Scale RC Airplanes are replicas of full-scale airplanes. They range in size from tiny enough to fly inside to practically large enough to ride in!
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RC Airplane links to feed your addiction!
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