What is the average cost of a "starter" radio controlled plane?

I am considering taking up radio controlled planes as a hobby. But I have no experience, and don't know where to start. What is the average cost of a "starter" radio controlled plane? I mean starter, as in the first own owned to get started. What would be needed to get started? Just the plane and controller? Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.|||First, find out if there is a local group of RC flyers, and if so, go watch them fly and talk with them.


In MANY cases, you may be allowed to fly a trainer, and/or may be able to buy one, used, at a more reasonable cost. ALSO, it is easier to learn IF you have an instructor.





You have to decide WHAT you want to fly also.


There are some very cheap, almost indoor only, models if that is what you want.


You also have the choice of electric, nitro, and in larger models, gasoline engines.





There are many good hobby sites if there are no local shops. Search RC aircraft.


Tower Hobbies, one of my favorite sources for materials, has almost everything from beginners RTF models to materials for building from scratch, as do many others.





A reasonable trainer's basic cost depends in part on what power, (electric, nitro), the size, and the type, (RTF, ARF, Kit, etc.), and a "combination" including plane, radio, engine/motor, servos can be from under 100 to about 200.


Needed accessories such as fuel/batteries, props, chargers, etc. can add another 100 or so.





Personally, for outdoor flying, I would NEVER use anything smaller than a 48" wingspan, and not use a "foam" plane as they are, in my opinion, too light to fly in anything greater than a VERY light breeze; but that is just me.


I also prefer nitro over electric, but I have been flying for years and want to HEAR as well as see a plane.





Hope this helps.|||I got into this for a little while. Go to the local hobby shop and check out what they have. If you want real cheap, get a foam one. They are actually pretty tough and i picked one up for $20.|||I took up the hobby about 1 year ago, it can be very costly if your not sure what youre getting. As has been said the best thing to do is look for a local club and chat to them, if they are like my club then people will always be selling something cheep. Get set up on the buddy lead system to save planting your plane in the ground every time you fly and save the cost of repairs.





New planes.......well that depends on what your looking for, trainers can be bought new from around 拢50 onwards. once you get good at flying then you can spend thousands.





Good luck........its a great hobby.