What's the best RC plane for learning to fly?

This is a question I'm often asked and in this video, I'll tell you what I think is the best combination of radio and RC plane for those wanting to get into the hobby.

The AXN Clouds Fly Floater is an incredibly durable model that is also very easy to fly. What's more, the total cost of getting started is well under $200 even when you include shipping fees.

The AXN can be purchased from a number of different hobby stores and usually sells for between $45 and $50, the 9X radio is also widely available but the cheapest source is (like it or not) HobbyKing, where this radio is called the Turnigy 9X and lists for under $60. It would also pay to get the matching HobbyKing 6-channel receiver because the 8-channel one that comes with the radio is a little large for this model.

Just a note however, if you buy the version with servos and ESC already installed, you really should by a separate UBEC to power your RC gear as the one built into that standard ESC is not powerful enough.

A full review and more information you need to know if you plan to buy this model will soon be available on the RCModelReviews.com website at

http://www.rcmodelreviews.com

and also on the RCModelReviews YouTube channel at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/rcmodelreviews

If you have any questions, feel free to include them in the YouTube comments for this video.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• radio control
• remote controlled
• model airplanes
• AXN Clouds Fly Floater
• learn to fly RC
• RC trainer
• Hobby King
• HobbyKing
• Turnigy
• 9X

[7daniel49]

Hey, Bruce. I got an AXN after being influenced by you, but when i build it, I put my elevator push rod into the middle hole and now I was wishing I had put it into the bottom hold to give me more throw. Do you have any cleaver ways to change the hole positions?

[xjet]

@7daniel49 It is possible to remove the elevator horn -- the barbs that hold the keeper plate on will allow you to ease it off if you're careful. Once you've done this it's simple to reposition the wire to the closest hole and refit the horn.

[7daniel49]

@xjet Thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking I was stuck with my first choice! Hmm, I wonder how you found out you could take off the back plate! ;)

[xjet]

@7daniel49 :-)

[ItsameDrew]

Thanks for the video, I'm looking to start a new hobby, probably RC planes, but I have a question if you could possibly answer, Does wind play a massive part in flying this plane, and also, where would you suggest to start flying (Parks?)

[xjet]

@ItsameDrew When you're learning to fly it's always easier if you choose days when there is not much wind. However, once you've got the basic skills, wind isn't an issue. Just look on this channel for my video of an AXN doing 110mph in strong winds. You'll see what I mean.

[torritoist]

Hi Mate!

I'm retired and really can't contribute to you but at least I can pen a message to say thank you for your work in helping others enjoy this hobby.

Cheers

[atreewithnolife]

@7daniel49 no,

probs happy landings.

[7daniel49]

@atreewithnolife Haha, a little confusing since the horn is on the bottom. I guess it would be to top hole if the plane was on its belly. I was thinking as the widest parts of the horn as the bottom. Either way you look at it, I got it into the closest hole to the control surface. Thanks for the concern, though.

[atreewithnolife]

@7daniel49 the hole closest to the control surface will give you more throw, think about it sounds like you got it wrong.