Plane classifications?
 

Could someone give me a run down on what various types of planes are and what they're intended for? I see them classified as 3D, Sportsters, Aerobatic, etc. Will be looking for a second plane before long, and wonder what category to explore (have a trainer now). Thanks

Plane classifications?
 

As far as a second plane.....try this link http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...142&forumid=22
Slug...excellent response..

Plane classifications?
 

Different planes do different things.

Trainer - very stable & easy to fly. Typically 'high wing'

Advanced Trainer - Still relatively easy with no nasty habits but a bit more demanding to stretch the skill levels and introduce aerobatics. Typically 'low wing'.

Sports - will do just most aerobatic maneuvers, not too difficult to fly and not too complicated to build or maintain.

Aerobatic - 'Pattern' aerobatic aircraft are designed for flying precise aerobatic schedules.

3D - Capable of 'extreme' aerobatics (looping in their own length etc), prop hanging and the like.

Scale - Copies of full size, some can fly like trainers, some can be quite demanding and complicated, an un-ending choice!

Then there are specialist types such as combat, pylon and so on.

A good second model could be an advanced trainer, or sports, or scale or all of these in one!

You will need to give some thought to the sort of flying you want to do in the long term to know which are the most appropriate types to get into. My advice would be to keep it simple and not dive into anything too complicated too early. If you belong to a club, ask around, everybody has their favorites.

Simon.