As compared to flying planes, helicopters require a higher skill level. So, it is better to learn to fly RC planes first, so that you at least get an idea, of how to handle it in the air. If you are a fresher, then join a good flying club or get an experienced model plane 'pilot' to help you out. Once you have mastered the basics of flying planes, then you can try some stunts, such as inverted flying, rolls or loops. Your first plane should ideally be a 'trainer'. These are planes with big fuselage and wide wings. These planes are slower, steadier and therefore more suited for learners.
Once you have gained complete control over your Remote Control and your plane, then you can think about moving on to faster planes, such as fighter or jet planes. These planes are extremely fast and require very fast reflexes, to keep them in control. Do not forget to take out insurance on any model plane or helicopter you fly, or be ready to be sued, in case of any accident, where there is damage to someone's 'limb' or 'property'. An electric motor or a gasoline engine can be used, to power your model airplane or helicopter. Use electric power, if you are a fresher. It's clean, efficient and easy to maintain. However, keep extra battery packs ready, because you will need them, while flying.
Since the dynamics of a model helicopter are totally different than that of a plane, get expert help, before trying to fly them. You can also practice on a simulator, before attempting an actual flight. Helicopters can take off from a small pad, but model planes require a longer area, to take off and touch down. The chances of a helicopter suffering more damage than a plane, in case of a crash are more, since the blades of the helicopter are quite large.
The stunts, which can be performed by your helicopter, are also different as compared to your plane. One thing your helicopter can do is to 'hover' over the ground and that is what your plane cannot do. You can buy your plane or helicopter from various hobby shops or over the Internet as a RTF kit, i.e. a Ready to Fly Kit, which means that it is fully assembled, or you could buy it in ARF form, i.e. Almost Ready To Fly kit. This kit just has to be assembled and then it is ready to fly. You can think about making your own plane or helicopter from scratch, once you have some experience under your belt. Your models can be made of wood or plastic and you can hand paint them, once you have made them.
These above tips can be helpful, if you are just starting off in the flying arena. Use them to make your flying 'career' safer and easier.
If you're a regular flyer, then you're probably aware that you're meant to turn your mobile off when you board a plane. The reason given for this is that the aviation authorities are worried that mobile phone transmissions will interfere with the sensitive electronic instruments that a plane needs for it to stay airborne. However, some people have come to wonder whether this is really true. After all, surely planes would be dropping out of the sky on an hourly basis if this were really true? The only recorded incidents of any faults to have been caused by mobile phone interference have had very minor consequences, such as disrupting the in-flight movie.
This state of affairs does not seem like it's going to be a permanent one, however. Recently the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) changed their own rules to allow wireless communication devices on airplanes. However, you are only permitted to use it if you put it on ?flight mode?, a setting which disables the transmitter portion of the phone, which allows you to use the other functions of the unit such as media playback and arcade games without risking anybody's safety.
It's kind of a moot point anyway, as you can't really get reception on an aeroplane, unless you're on, or near, the ground. This could be all set to change soon, however, as many of the world's leading airlines are getting ready to offer mobile service and wireless web access on their flights.
While it's hard to begrudge fellow long-haul passengers a silent text conversation or a chance to catch up with their email correspondence, these changes will make it more difficult to enforce any ?no talking on phones? rules in future, if they indeed exist at all. The thought of a group of nervy air passengers, crushed into seats with no legroom and few chances to leave their seat, and absolutely no chance of leaving the room, having to sit through loud, one sided chats about someone else's drearily mundane life, is enough to make anyone in their right mind insane with anger. Still, progress is progress!
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