I am new to the R/C plane world, even though I am a student pilot in the full scale world. I was wondering what type of range do you have with an R/C? What frenq. are better than others, what type of radio is best for distance, etc.? I have a large are to fly with a hill to pilot from and no trees or houses for at least a mile so I need to know where to stop. Also is there any way to know that you are almost out of range, or do you just instantly loose control? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

In cases of diminished range due to antenna length or installation problems...
sometimes you get a glitch, sometimes not. Sometimes you can get one back by
re-orienting the transmitter compared to the plane, sometimes it's just gone.

Assuming all equipment is in "as-new" operating condition, and installed properly...
unless you're using binoculars or onboard video, you'll lose good visual of it, well
before you'll ever lose radio range, in the first place.

I have read we have more than a mile range but I don't remember where. CB

Just remember this ( If you can't see it, you have lost it ) I alway's tell my newbies that if you can't see the wings you have just crashed and have them keep the bird over head and in front of you. I have not lost a one yet, starting with gentle ovals and then to figure 8's then lower pass's for landings