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The fundamental soundness of the principals of flight was proven by the Wright brothers in 1903 when they launched the first airplane in North Carolina. They had no idea then how far those basic principals would take us in modern times. They inspired everything from jet liners and crop dusters, to fighter jets and helicopters, and even showed us a path to the stars. Today everyone from aircraft designers to model plane enthusiasts can join in reaching for the sky using those same basic principals to make a viable aircraft.

Among the most fun types of model airplanes is the RC model airplane. Fans of air flight can enjoy radio-controlled hands-on fun with radio-controlled model aircraft. Since there is an abundance of models to select from, you can be sure to find an RC model airplane for every taste.

The R/C airplane has been very popular with model airplane enthusiasts for a long time. The advances in technology have made flying these tiny aircraft cheaper and easier than ever before, even for just a beginner. "Aviators" are so proud of their creations that they show off their aircraft online and at national exhibitions. They can even video their flights to share their experiences with their fellow modelers.

For the beginning aero modeler, choosing your first RC model airplane can be a very overwhelming task. Before you choose one, you need to make sure you understand a few important things, like flight basics. It also helps if you are able to talk to a RC pilot that has been around for a while to help you choose the right RC model airplane.

Knowing the fundamentals of flight makes it much simpler to fly and fix your RC model airplane. The main issues that play a role in flight are thrust, lift, drag, and weight. These factors are all directly related to the construction of your aircraft. Therefore, a successful take off and landing on your opening run will be much more likely if you pay meticulous attention to detail when building your plane.

You are now ready to learn how to operate the aircraft in flight. There is much more to this than simply aiming the remote control and moving the controls. You need to understand the basic aerodynamic principles at work in order to predict how the aircraft will react to your control movements. It is suggested you take advantage of one of the many freely available flight simulators on the internet to familiarize yourself with these concepts.

For your first plane, choose one that is easy to fly, repairable and small enough to fly anywhere. This will introduce you to the basic concepts and ideas behind model aircraft flying, and won't burn a hole in your wallet on initial and repair costs. For the first timer, cheap and durable planes are the best choice!