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How Do I Prepare for the First Flight of My Model?
AFS Top Separator: By Terry DunnThe Maiden’s AllureIf there is such a thing as a “maiden flight junkie”, I would definitely qualify. Between my own projects and those that I fly for others, I probably...
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How Do I Use the Rudder?
AFS Top Separator: While learning the basics of RC flying, most student pilots typically do very little with their left hand on the transmitter control sticks. They reach for it only when they must...
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How Do I Learn the Basics of Electrical Power for Models?
AFS Top Separator: Originally by Bob Aberle for Sport AviatorFrom a primary power standpoint, glow-fueled engines remain very popular for model aviation today. To a lesser degree, but just as...
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How Do I Know Which Size Trainer is Right for Me?
AFS Top Separator: Originally by Frank Granelli for Sport AviatorThe Hangar 9 Alpha 40 (left) is the exact same aircraft as the Alpha 60 (right). The only difference is size. The Alpha 60 is 54 in....
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How Do I Know the Number of Channels That My Trainer Needs?
AFS Top Separator: Originally by Frank Granelli for Sport AviatorThree versus four-channel operation can be a difficult choice. There are strong opinions about this and many factual misunderstandings....
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How Do I Know if I Should Buy a Ready-To-Fly (RTF) or an Almost-Ready-To-Fly...
AFS Top Separator: Originally by Frank Granelli for Sport AviatorHow do you decide whether your trainer should be an Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) or a Ready-To-Fly (RTF) model? The Hangar 9 Arrow kit...
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How Do I Know the Difference Between Basic Trainers & Aerobatic Trainers?
AFS Top Separator: Originally by Frank Granelli for Sport AviatorA wing located on the top is not a guarantee that the aircraft is a good Basic Trainer. The Hobbico AviStar is a phenomenal Aerobatic...
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How Do I Know What NOT to Fly as My First Plane?
AFS Top Separator: Originally by Frank Granelli for Sport AviatorFirst, you should understand that only certain model aircraft are suitable for a beginning model pilot. We know that you really want to...
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How Do I Get Started in Flying Remote Control (RC) Model Airplanes?
AFS Top Separator: So you are interested in taking up the sport of Radio Control Model Flying. Your interest could have developed in many ways. It could be you passed a newsstand and saw one of several...
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How Do I Choose the Perfect First Plane?
How Do I Choose the Perfect First Plane? Table of Contents Features Your Local Hobby Shop More than just a store! —by Erick Royer Aircraft & Radio System Basics Getting to know the equipment Read more
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