Which type of remote control (RC) plane is best?
You essentially have 2 choices – gas powered (nitro) or electric airplanes. Gas powered remote control airplanes are the fastest you can buy but they are also the hardest to pilot or control. Most experts agree that you should start with a simple electric RC plane to get your understanding of how planes fly built up so you can move on to the faster and more exciting nitro jet planes of the RC world. One thing is for sure and that is you are going to wreck your plane if you are novice controller. This means some damage will ultimately be done to your remote control plane and the cheaper the better when you first start. There are dozens of budget planes available from $25 to $100 and each will let you have plenty of fun while you learn the ins and outs of flying an RC plane. I have tried the Air Hogs and they are fun to fly (my son loves them) and very durable even after countless crashes. The strong styrofoam body allows them to hit trees, walls, and the ground without actually doing an
