Top 5 Best RC Planes for Beginners in 2025

[@horrido666]

If you are a beginner, especially if you are self teaching, go with something as large as possible, at least 3 feet wingspan. Next criteria is high wing, large dihedral, and rubber band constructuction. I taught myself using a 6 foot wingspan glider, and after I got the hang of handling it while just gliding, I strapped a motor pod on the wing. That's the easy way. The hard way is buying small plastic models, and smashing them on the first flight. Buy a big glider. After you learn that, get a big trainer, again something with a high wing, large dihedral, and rubber bands, but something that is capable of inverted flight. For me this was a 0.40 powered Goldberg Eagle, which has about a 4' wingspan IIRC. Find a modern version of that, in foam, with electric engine - but keep that big wingspan. It's what makes it easier to fly. The mistake most new people make is buying small aircraft. They fly like rocks.

[@TechnToys-vf1wb]

Thanks friend for the advice and tip

[@jackl2682]

100% agree with this. I'll add that a pusher prop will save you a lot of grief when you're learning. Can't count the number of times I hot glued the EPO foam nose back together on my first glider trainer, right there in the field.

[@wades5thscaleforlife872]

The timber x isn't for beginners that a mild 3d plane with big control surfaces not at all for a beginners

[@wades5thscaleforlife872]

@@horrido666 apprentice sts I a great plane

[@pache11]

My current favorite trainer for new pilots is the hobbyzone aeroscout. You can fly this plane in conditions that would ground most other trainers. It is inexpensive, comes preprogrammed with a radio, replacement parts are inexpensive, and easy to repair. It is best when used with a trainer and local club, but not beyond a novice especially when paired with the flight simulator. After learning basic flight, it can be adjusted to perform aerobatics and is a fun experience even for experienced pilots.