Learn to Fly RC Planes

RC Jim goes through the basics of flying a radio controlled airplane. What you need to know, and what you need to do to get started.
Contents:
00:00 Learn to fly RC planes
02:45 Flight simulators
03:32 The basics of flight
06:00 The controls
06:15 Electric and nitro glow fuel motors
07:07 The transmitter
08:23 Ground handling
09:05 Understanding the 'feel' of the 'joystick'
11:30 Understanding which way to turn
15:30 How to alter lift
16:03 Airspeed vs. groundspeed
20:00 Angle of attack
21:45 The stall
22:38 What to do in order to begin
23:07 Selecting your first RC plane
25:45 Place for flight simulator in training
28:40 Further steps in training

[bpring]

Great video Jim. You clearly understand the problems of aerodynamics and can explain it simply for beginners. Cant wait to watch the rest!

[jetman]

Nice beginning video. I’m not a beginner RC pilot, but I am always appreciate someone is willing to provide the time and education for the newbie’s. Thanks Jim.

[CanadianClub]

Great learning here, Jim. Thanks for this. I am using RealFlight Evolution with my Spektrum NX8 plus the dongle. This is an excellent way to gain more experience at the controls.

[jacknichols]

Hi Jim,
Thank you for creating this video. I’m totally new to the hobby and found your explanations really helpful. While I understand that the plane you used in the demonstration isn’t proper for beginners, I’m still intrigued by it and would appreciate it if you would share the name/type of the model.
Thanks again.