Hello,

I want to venture on RC flight models but need advice on basic setup aswell on components prices because although interesred Im on a limited budget and Im starting after all.

For a basic setup only using rudder because its an ekranoplan type and using electric engine/battery (lightweight) , what I need?
To the previous setup adding variable trottle (to avoid torque pull) and signal range?

Component price: is posible that all the cost be under 100 USD? Brands and online stores? There are some RC controlers that are like 400 or more and found one at 37 however I dont know if this affect range. Also an store that indicate componets weight whould be useful.

I used google to search info but there is a lot of brands/sites and I dont know where to start. When I was teenagee had a Tamiya catalog wich listed engines, torque reduction gears, etc but on site didnt found products about, its like now they come pre built and also dont know if they would be the most economic way to go.

The best thing you could do would be to find a local RC club. There are plenty of people there willing to help.
Academy of Model Aeronautics - AMA Charter Club Search

My local club has a beginners guide:
Lincoln Sky Knights - Getting Started

You won't be happy with a rudder only plane. That was what RC flying was about 50 years ago. Those planes sucked back then too, but it's all they had.

$100 is a tight budget, but it can be done. Some of the small Parkzone "RTF" planes come complete for around that price. If you want to build it yourself, have a look at the Flitetest website for some info.

Cheap radios should have good enough range. They just won't have many programming features. If you can expand your budget a bit more, you can get a lot more for your money.

On the topic of budget, we'd be rude not to tell you that since this is a hobby, the cost is ongoing. You may hit your target budget getting your first plane in the air, but there will be setbacks and there will be the desire for more planes too. So don't think of it as a one time investment. Think of it as an ongoing expense for your enjoyment.

Thanks for reply,

@Flyboy: thanks for link very nice starter guide. Because of the nature of model that is more a seaplane will probably have to go to a RC boat club

@Jester: yes since I was an scale modeller when teenager I know that is easy to fill a room with model kit boxes and run out of space to put finished works thats why now I put a value on budget and go around.

Well if you can get up around the $300 mark you can have much nicer stuff. I could probably put together a $100 plane with radio included and fly it, but it wouldn't be very capable.