Park flyers are the perfect introduction to rc airplanes. They are easy to fly and can be flown in small areas, like your backyard or the local park. This is good because you can get some practice at home before you head out to the field with a regular electric or gas powered airplane.

Park flyers and slow flyers are not of the same breed. Park flyers are much faster and can support 4 channels. Some 4 channel park flyers are not recommended for beginners, and there are EDF (Electric Ducted Fan) park flyers that can reach speeds of 70 MPH or more. They are usually made of foam and break, but parts are available and are cheap. Usually though park flyers are 1 channel only, but you can get ones that are 3 to 4 channels, and the elevator, rudder, and the motor all can be controlled.

Most park and slow flyers are ready to fly, but there are some that are almost ready to fly and require some building. Another great thing about park flyers is they can be flown indoors.

You still need a decent size room, like a gym, basement, or any other big room you can find.

Tips

Before I finish, I should tell you a few tips about park flyers. First, since park flyers are so light and small, there has to be very little or no wind. If there is any wind, it will be swept away immediately. If an unfortunate event should happen to your park flyer, you should know they are not indestructible during flight. So be sure to keep it away from trees and other objects that might damage it.

Recommended Book and Magazine

Backyard Flyer conveys the fun and excitement of park flyers and backyard r/c airplanes by showcasing the diversity of new products and offering useful how-to information. Crafted to ensure success, the magazine features totally new, close-to-home flying environments and energized writing that inspires beginners and seasoned modelers.

Over 30 knowledgeable RC pilots share their contest-winning flying techniques in the RC Pilot's handbook. Go hangar flying with these guys and listen-in as they discuss pylon racing, thermal soaring, operating twin-engine aircraft, flying aerobatics, how to win flying contests, flying tail-draggers, avoiding crashes and a whole lot more.