TOP 3 Best Beginner RC Airplanes of 2024!

[@richarddorsch7275]

I have this 850 and for some reason I’ve crashed it twice and made repairs. I felt like junking it but I keep fixing it because I can’t believe I am having so much difficulty keeping it in the air. My gps stopped working. I removed it from the top of the wing and 3 of the 4 wires were disconnected from the solder joints. As of now the plane is waiting for another attempt at flying it. I’ve watched other KZbin videos on this plane and yours is the most clear explanation concerning the transmitter controls. Great job! I am now a subscriber.

[@michaelbrabeck2491]

Jay, I had no idea what to get my son who has been asking for a plane. Your videos demystified the buying process for me and saved me a ton of time and money. Thank you!

[@GRDwashere]

I started with the Volantex Trainstar and have since added flaps, fatter tyres, and a pan/tilt FPV system. It's an awesome bush plane.

[@FarmerFpv]

My favorite RC KZbinr! Those are all great beginner planes that look scale on the ground and in the air.

[@1foot-in715]

If you're buying the 850 ranger, the battery compartment is very small , I cut some of it out to fit a 900mah battery. Still barely fits. Only disappointment. The pa-18 is awesome, no complaints. Dx9

[@Jays_rcgarage]

I use a 1300mah and just use a T-pin. Battery compartment was my only complaint on that plane as well

[@JackCollins-v9m]

@@Jays_rcgarageWhere can i fly a 1220 mm ranger for free

[@Mr.chrestman]

⁠I got to my local soccer field

[@cantaconmigokaraoke7966]

I've been flying RC since 1979 and you my friend are a very good flyer and teacher, I loved the way you explained everything, Thank you for the video I can show it to my grandkids that want to learn how to fly and make my teaching for them a lot easier hehe !

[@Jays_rcgarage]

1979!!! Would love to see some of those planes ✈️

[@JurassicJ_1234]

It was your videos and your recommendation of the Fms 1220 ranger that got me into rc flying

[@charlie1571]

I just got the Ranger 1220. Such a beautiful plane and I am a little apprehensive about flying it. As you can guess I am relatively new at this hobby.

[@reignman0311]

Get a simulator to practice on, some are even downloadable from FMS for free

[@3DPrintHangar_RC]

That's PA-18 has my heart😍 Such a great STOL plane!! That Ranger is now donated to the RC tree gods😂😂

[@legolegendsam]

I bought the 1700mm for my second plane absolutely babying the crap out of it I'm so scared.

[@richardsmith4187]

Jay I have watched this video quite a few times and you make it look so easy !! I just received my Ranger 1220 a couple of days ago and can't wait to get it in the air. One thing I would LOVE is if you were to make a video devoted to control inputs and exactly what they do ( with the picture in a picture screen ) You did show take off with full power and up elevator to get it off the ground. It really does look simple and I hope to see more videos on the Ranger 1220.

[@Jays_rcgarage]

Good luck with it! I will definitely be doing a few more videos on the Ranger. Unfortunately the weather on Long Island has not been cooperating. As soon as it calms down and warms out Ill get out to fly it!

[@Okie.Grower88]

Aeroscout, yeah I was told by so many people to start with that so I did and I really love it . However, that ranger looks a bit more peppy and more agile. Great vid bro

[@darringrouhel-qc5rx]

I started last year in October with the apprentice and got the wife involved in flying too . We now have a small hanger for our toys equalling 30 plus planes. I would love to add a ranger 1220 to my collection but I am a little farther away than others. Great content Jay keep Cheyenne flying it's a great couple hobby. Vancouver Island BC Canada

[@Thepetephilly0466]

Get a hook on a drone to get the one in the tree. Thanks so much for this video and the info, Jay. Very informational and entertaining!!

[@richardsmith4187]

Great video Jay, I like the Ranger 1220 but things like the "reflex" and other terms I didn't understand. I think I could master the Ranger and will investigate further.

[@Leonochi]

My fav rc youruber best you tuber ever

[@DronemanJoeRc]

Jay the ranger 1200mm is my fav bird to fly. I will tell you ive done some stupid things with this bird and crashed it twice for being dumb but wow so strong and easy to fix it just keeps flying better and better. Great Job my friend.👍👍👍👍👍

[@3gpatrick]

Love your videos Jay! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and showing these 3 beauties!

[@Leonochi]

Bwt can the first plane take off and land on dirt?

[@VegasTeslaLightShows]

Thanks for the discount code! I just bought the 850 Ranger since the others were out of stock.

[@jessebilla]

Great info, thank you so much

[@ralphhowing3473]

HobbyZone J-3 Piper Cub BnF is what i've got!! 5 yrs old flown at least 40 times never been crashed

[@lowlowseesee]

your love for the planes is so wonderful. had to sub, thank you

[@matthutch5919]

Seeing the way you fly I'm not sure I can trust your advice 😂🤣🤣🤣 FMS 1220 on order THANK YOU for showing us how great that plane is. The Australian summer isn't far away

[@tiffanyharris9861]

i love all these planes im right now buying the ranger 1220 im super exited!!

[@LemMonprawn]

Love your videos I’m about to get the apprentice from horizon hobby😀

[@steveoD111]

I am definitely thinking of getting the fms ranger I’m guessing it’s very durable and it’s a good price but all these planes look great great vid keep it up

[@scoooterp801]

Just get the bigger one I opted for the 850 and wiped it out first flight broke wing in half. I was able to get replacement parts and have it repaired

[@boostjunkieMike]

Great video for a newb like me. Thanks for sharing 👌🏾 😎 👍🏾 I'm digging the Super Cub.

[@1212354a]

I started on a $80 UMX Radian. Folding prop, no bad habits.

[@DamianMarciszewski-h2g]

Whoa, those are humungous

[@michaelcarslay959]

I bought the FMS pa18 for a first plane was a mistake for me I crashed it so many times trying to fly it to slow and would drop a wing lol bought some smaller ones and worked up to a umx turbo timber evo after I got comfortable with that I tried the PA18 again and now I love it defiantly like the umx stuff better I’ve been teaching myself on my own and now can hover kinda with the evo super fun hobby

[@Jays_rcgarage]

Yeah! That PA-18 can bite hard. Thats why it’s #3. Super rewarding once you get it down. Can fly amazing 🔥 UMX always has my ❤️

[@michaelcarslay959]

Yeah super rewarding once I got it! I bought the RtF originally and now have it switched over to my NX6 switched out the prop on it to a apc 12x6. Your videos actually what made me give the hobby a go and I’m glad I did

[@SamJenning-g5v]

Bro, you are the man! I watch your videos all the time. Getting into the hobby, just ordered Ranger 1220

[@francismoran1230]

My first watching one of his videos … I liked his style and philosophy such as “a big part of the hobby is learning to takeoff & land” … only thing is: I didn’t catch what he doesn’t like about the Ranger 1220. Can you tell me?

[@CarlHempsey]

I agree with the terms with You tube tube I love Star Trek and I love all the wee films about R.C. Planes and boats and all toy’s

[@Mr.chrestman]

I’m am looking at getting the 850mm ranger and I was wondering what is the discount code

[@QuickStartfps]

for the 850mm ranger, how long does the stock battery last and is there a battery that will last longer?

[@kylebrennan518]

Probably a dumb question but do you have to register any of these? My guess is no right

[@CJTJBI1]

Very helpful video! Thanks Jay!

[@kelvinfares3298]

Jay, I'm trying to get into flying and looking at getting the Ranger 1220mm but i can find the RTF online anywhere.. do you have any tips on where else to look? Appreciate the vids, and love you passion for everything RC!

[@DanielPotter234]

But i want a rc plane with a camera included so i can not just lose it in the firsr second of flying. Is there any cheap begineer one with a camera?

[@washburnb1]

Great video. Thanks. Heads up. I have a Sport Cub S2 and I found a real weakness in the brush motor that seems to last only a few hours. The little airframe is good, but I should have paid a bit more for one of these. I should have bought a UMX Timner Turbo Evo

[@GenealRC225]

I am thinking of adding a water system to the air tractor if I get it!

[@Vuk-q5n]

I think that would be awesome!

[@GenealRC225]

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[@CessnaPilot99]

I'm a beginner RC pilot. Not sure what Expo is exactly.... you're pretty good about assuming a beginner or first time viewer is watching your videos but it would help if you could explain the slightly more technical terms. Thanks.. PS I like the dynamic between you and cheyenne. Women like strong confident men!

[@Jays_rcgarage]

I was thinking that when I was editing. Expo softens the first percentage of the stick movement. Adds a curve to a linear line. So if I say 30%… for the first 30% of the stick moving it won’t be as sensitive. Some people run higher numbers. (Essentially if your fingers are shaking or you are over-correcting .. expo will often all those stick inputs) I will show in a video soon!

[@jerrywalker7038]

Ranger plane has it hands down I've been definitely working on getting one soon as possible

[@neatstuff1988]

I got good news. And that is that the ranger was replaced after I sent in a video of what was happening. They even said they would send it overnight. Jay was right again.😊

[@janak7]

@Jay Kujan, I was looking at the Ranger 850mm, (the cheapest one) on its website. There are 2 versions, whats the difference between this one with the RTF and the one with the PNP (with Reflex V2). Since the PNP version is much cheaper.

[@Jays_rcgarage]

PNP means plug and play. It means you have a remote battery and charger already. So you plug in your receiver.. add your battery. And fly with your remote. RTF means ready to fly, comes with everything needed to fly in the box

[@janak7]

@@Jays_rcgarage thank you for the information

[@jayaustin3096]

Great video thanks. The arrows trekker is another great plane. Love you channel. Over and out from western oregon.

[@richardsarcheryreviews]

Hi would you be willing to do a video on uk supplier for rc planes and which makes and model would be ideal for beginners as only one of these planes we can get over here

[@SlowFlyer85]

Jay I pickup the Ranger 1220mm for new guys at the club its a great flyer I take it out and played with it alot cant go wrong 😊😊😊

[@francismoran1230]

What was Jay’s one critique of the 1220? (I missed it in the video)

[@SlowFlyer85]

@@francismoran1230 Hi he wish it had flaps other then that great flyer I sold mine to new flyer did great on first flight he took off with it ask me to land 3rd flight he was taking off and landing no issues ,he has over 30 flights now still fly's great it would be nice to have flaps slow in on landing bur dose not need it hope that helps 😊😊😊

[@burricat9615]

Please make another video as well but on planes that are capable of vertical takeoff. Great video btw.

[@John-k3n6q]

I got the 1200mm ranger off of your recommendation and I love it 👍👍I had the 1300mm pa-18 and it sent me to the hospital because it chopped up my arms bad. Love your videos

[@FarmerFpv]

What did you do, crash into yourself? That's crazy.

[@John-k3n6q]

@@FarmerFpv I was working on it and it was on my bed and it went full throttle

[@taroultraman438]

Thank goodness not hurt face. Which plane is better??

[@John-k3n6q]

I like the 1220mm ranger more

[@taroultraman438]

@@John-k3n6q is there reason?

[@Tapo6]

ive been playing flight simulators for about half a year now, gotten pretty good at it, i really want to see how that would translate into real life. i feel like it was be so fun to get an fpv set with a headset and camera and hook it up to the ranger, and just fly it like that, then its just a real life flight sim lmao. i really hope i end up getting that ranger for christmas, being only a month away.

[@Cybershark0102]

ive been planning on buying the fms 1300mm pa18 andTomorrow I'm buying it thanks for doing a review

[@lowlowseesee]

beautiful planes beautiful accent

[@Pancakerman3]

Thanks Jay!!!

[@nickmoloney9820]

Horizon Hobby Apprentice STOL has so many great features and flies so beautifully I'm amazed it didn't make the list . Great video lot's of fun to watch with some really great advice , I've searched the comments but did anyone rescue the Ranger. If you pick up a new one what color and will you please make a review video on that one.

[@Jays_rcgarage]

Yeah someone got it! lol gave them the remote. Posted a video of V2 a few days ago in green 🔥

[@fxdwings]

I got the pusher ranger 400 for my son and it's awesome. Can't break the prop when he noses it in and it's super durable. Don't hate on them. When he gets better than he can get something that "looks like an airplane ".

[@AlexMadej-zg6xh]

I already have the rager and I’m planning on buying the cub

[@창미니-f1q]

how to turn on and off the gyro ?? 10:56

[@gilgasc0ngg]

Ur videos made me get the fms 1220 ranger pnp. First time flying plane and Wanted to ask u what batteries can I go with and better play time.

[@percivale6511]

Which of the 3 colors would be the easiest to see in the air on the Ranger?

[@TheVeganarchism]

Would love to see a video on the Ranger 1220mm with floats, especially if it’s a tutorial for beginners to water flying.

[@PANTHERBURNS]

I just took my Ranger to the lake and went for it. As long the water is relative calm, taking off and landing are the same as on solid ground. I even was doing it on choppy water w full gyro and it was fine.

[@DomeShortAviation]

Just got an a380, amazing rc plane

[@yourlastbriancell]

I wish I could get the 1220, but the website says it can't ship to my address 😢 Dope content BTW!

[@MrTazjet]

What would you recommend as an upgraded transmitter?

[@jonnymilitia]

Jay, Love the videos. Need to get back into the hobby. I'm in oakdale and have access to a bucket truck. Been trying to figure out where you fly

[@bucketheadrox]

Got a pa 18 on the way. So many spots to fly where i work and skip the waiting to get home and fly on my PC

[@michslisconstantinou1388]

Hi bro I’m from Cyprus and I just bought the super cub 1300mm and I’m wondering if this plane can fly with 1300mah 3s battery and what time I will expect with this battery.Thank you ❤

[@MammothPaige]

PA-18 is a great PNP plane and it's a second only plane.

[@VegasTeslaLightShows]

Love your videos and looking to start flying planes. If I get the Ranger 1220mm RTF can I upgrade to a better remote later?

[@danflom1271]

Menard's has an inexpensive 12 ft electricians wire fishing rod that breaks down into 4 pieces. The hooked end can snag a branch and dislodge your plane. Once you throw one in the trunk of the car you will probably never hit a tree again.

[@FarmerFpv]

That's how it always is. I bought a compressed air-powered bean bag line launcher Bazooka to retrieve planes and drones from the tree. Used it once and haven't used it since in 3 years. lol

[@jdkirk5150]

What transmitters can be used with this?

[@GSKIM-HighSKY]

This is very good information.

[@misaelramos83]

How do I order more batteries for the PA-18?? What are the connectors and such that I need? Just look for RC airplane/heli battery or...???

[@francismoran1230]

If I was shopping for a beginner RC airplane, I like the 1220 Ranger; couple summers ago saw kids flying float versions. What’s the competition to FMS?

[@ILOVECHIPS14]

Im a starter and just have grass is the pa 18 1300mm ok or will the ranger take off on the grass

[@Articrafter-v7l]

I bought this one it is the best the yellow one

[@darrenscully6959]

Thinking of getting pa18 super cub for partner for Christmas, will they ship to ireland?

[@FlaPPPyflop]

IM IN Ireland TOO

[@GoldenGuy56]

I would love to know where you buy your extra battery's!, I'm thinking about getting the 850mm because I'm new to flying but I want a longer flight time so it would be helpful if I knew where you get your battery's from.

[@lowlowseesee]

his accent while talking to the woman lol adorable. "thats the fastest ive seen you move" "thats sweet" ahahahaha

[@LemMonprawn]

Hey jay just got the simulator any tips?

[@scrappydiz8393]

I got one for Christmas and crashed it into a tree the same day

[@AwesomesMan]

Was it destroyed?

[@kkssbsj]

Damn i got one too but i flew too high and wind took it i cries for 2 days

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

That's nothing I bought a 1/4 scale f16 for 15000 and crash it on my fist flight

[@hi_and_sup]

nice!

[@veeloocityyy]

The PA-18 was my dream for a while, when I finally could afford it (from aliexpress) the brazilian government made a 92% tax for international buying (it goes higher than that) So now I either buy it for 3k or a carbon cub from the US for 5k bucks 🥲

[@ralphhowing3473]

Some one needs to mow the run way!!

[@johnredorn]

I think I'm getting one

[@DARRENHUMPHREYS-qg3ei]

How do l purchased a ranger 1220 from you ?

[@tiffanyharris9861]

and jay r u able to make new fms codes that are like 30-35 % off?

[@godswonderfulcreation-su4mz]

Is that a 7.4V 1300mAh 20C battery you were showing us?

[@Bayne2057]

Hey 2ere are ya flying, if that 1220 is still there ill come get it lol

[@Matspyropowerhouse]

I live close .. what town I’ll come with a cherry picker this week 😂

[@ralphhowing3473]

The Cub has great STOL.

[@Bayne2057]

How do you turn with gyro off without just spinning to plane a full 360

[@IanLandrigan]

What one is better for grassy field takeoffs

[@Jays_rcgarage]

Ranger 1220mm is okay but deff the PA-18

[@AwesomesMan]

Why don’t you recommend the volantex super cub 500?

[@Jays_rcgarage]

Those are a ton of fun, the issue is with the gyro off they are very hard to fly. So not a plane you can really progress with. I love my little volantex warbirds though !

[@donzi3441]

What controller and transmitter are you using I accidentally bought the pnp model

[@tboystoys5682]

Jay I have all three of those planes as well I’ll agree with you for the pa-18 and the 850mm but the 1220 Ranger I am yet to get that plane in the air. I tried everything from the 1300 to a 2500 and I can’t get that plane to fly.

[@Jays_rcgarage]

Floats or wheels? Elevator working ? You have an issue .. email me with some videos of elevator movement. I am happy to help. [e-mail]

[@lowlowseesee]

damn you give planes away, you are a great guuy for real lol

[@Propangolin9491]

I subbed❤

[@rja12]

What is your opinion on the 1800mm version of the Ranger for a first plane? I realize it doesn't come in a RTF option but lets say some impatient fool (cough) already purchased a radio and still doesn't own a plane would the 1800 Ranger be a good one to learn on? Asking for a "friend".

[@martymcbride3234]

Hey giys 2200m battery capability?

[@billlander3700]

So good