Radio control is the correct term because the airplane controls respond to radio signals that pass through the air from the transmitter ( abbreviated to 'Tx') to the receiver ( abbreviated to 'Rx'). You'll often see rc airplanes referred to as remote control but technically this is an incorrect term. The letters rc (also RC or R/C) stand for radio control. The e-book answers all the questions that you're likely to want to ask, and takes you step-by-step all the way to get you flying an rc airplane quickly and safely. Incidentally, before we do begin, all the above topics and more are covered in detail in my e-book The Beginner's Guide To Flying RC Airplanes, along with everything else you need to know about getting started in this exhilarating and somewhat addictive hobby! Your lessons on the basics of learning to fly rc airplanes are. So get yourself comfortable, grab a drink and a snack and we'll begin! Fun and easy to use, it'll give you the meanings ( serious & amusing) to all the common rc flying jargon that you're ever likely to hear at the flying field.Īny word shown in bold on this Ground School page can be found in the glossary. If you get stuck on any words or terms then please use the rc flying glossary. Now this page will give you a basic understanding of the hobby - all the important info about learning to fly rc airplanes has been condensed in to 10 easy lessons, with links to the relevant pages of RC Airplane World where you can read about the topics in more detail.
You've already taken the first step to becoming a confident rc pilot by finding this website. Importantly, you'll be pleased to know there isn't an exam at the end! If you're thinking of learning to fly rc planes, my little 'RC Airplane World Ground School' here will give you some fundamental but essential info on the basics of radio control flying. Learning to Fly RC Airplanes - Ground School Home Site search Site Map About Me Contact Me Site FAQ Privacy/Cookie Info Testimonials