RC cars & planes
Drive and fly radio-controlled cars and planes, tuning them for speed and handling.
RC cars & planes
- To start
- $150
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- Out and about
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It gets you outside.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to have adventures
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You would rather stay indoors
- Weather easily puts you off
What it feels like
RC cars & planesAverage maker & Engineering hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$150Costs more to start than 86% of hobbies
$15Over a year, more than the kit
$330About $3 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Drive a ready-to-run RC car round a car park, then tweak its setup.
1 hour or moreOut and aboutEasy to start
Questions
How much does RC cars & planes cost to start?
About $150 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does RC cars & planes take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do RC cars & planes?
Anywhere outside, like a park, a trail or a street.
Is RC cars & planes good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Drive a ready-to-run RC car round a car park, then tweak its setup.
Do I need other people for RC cars & planes?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.