Remote Control Airplanes are fun to fly, but you need to know what to choose to fix you plans.  They essentially two engine options – electric and fuel-based.  Fuel-based engines operate on various types of gas, but most commonly nitro fuels.  However, airplanes using fuel-based power still require electricity to operate their radio systems (receiver, servos, transmitter, ect.)  By contrast, electric-based power still requires electricity to operate their radio systems battery that powers all internal workings of the airplane.  Both  electric and nitro are great sources of radio and especially the novice, pilot.  The two main factors to look at are the price of the plane and the skill level required to master the plane.  No matter if you or six or sixty you can fly these air planes.

Skill level is also a concern when deciding whether to buy electric or nitro.  Some things that factor into the skill level of a plane are its speed, the number of channels used, and the construction of the plane. Most electric airplanes fly slower than nitro ones.  Slower speeds give the pilot more time to react and make flight corrections should the plane do something unexpected

Electric remote control airplanes can cost significantly less than their gas or nitro counterparts.  Although you can purchase kits that allow you to build your plane and insert your own radio equipment, most electric planes come ready-to-run with electronics already installed; therefore, there is little assembly or building required.

By contrast, nitro planes are typically much larger, heavier, utilize advanced wood construction, and have more powerful motors.  In addition, they often have additional radio channels for aileron control, retractable and/or steer able landing gear, and other specialized features.