Top 4 RC Trainer Aircraft For Beginners

Remote control trainer planes are the best aircraft sets for beginners who want to get into this hobby. Aside from being specifically designed for beginners, they also provide maximum stability and controllability while teaching first-time flyers the basics of piloting an RC aircraft.

However, due to the abundance of RC airplane models currently available in the market, it’s a bit challenging the find the best RC trainer plane for beginners. In this article, we’ve narrowed down the choices to feature four of the best trainer aircraft sets that you can get your hands on right now.

In no particular order, here are the best RC trainer planes for beginners.

The Perfect RC Airplane For Beginners

As the newest member of the FMS multi-purpose aircraft lineup, the 1220mm Ranger V2 retains all of the fantastic features that pilots have come to expect from FMS stable flight characteristics, ease of assembly, and realistic general-aviation inspired design.

Built with ultralight EPO foam, the large high-winged airframe configuration gives the Ranger stable flight characteristics and low wing-loading with extraordinary amounts of lift, even at slow speeds. Robust plastic struts give extra strength to the wings during aerobatic maneuvers and the patented high-strength “crash-proof” spring cushioned nose landing gear makes ground handling a breeze.

If you've never flown a radio controlled (RC) aircraft before, the Carbon Cub S 2 is the most versatile, capable and easiest to fly scale RC airplane yet! Based on the Carbon Cub by CubCrafters, an upgraded and thoroughly modern iteration of the classic Super Cub, and equipped with Horizon Hobby's exclusive and innovative SAFE technology, this scale replica makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully. The durable EPO airframe is equipped with an efficient brushless motor along with a telemetry-capable ESC plus a factory-installed flight controller, receiver and servos. The taildragger landing gear with oversized "tundra" style tires and a steerable tailwheel make it possible to take off from and land on a wide variety of surfaces from pavement to grass and even gravel. Or optional floats (sold separately) can be installed for takeoffs from and landings on water. Best of all, the option to add SAFE Plus^® GPS-enabled technology and the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) makes learning to fly even easier than ever before!

E-Flite Apprentice STS 15e

The E-flite^® Apprentice^® STS 1.5m is based on one of the best platforms ever designed for learning to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes—the legendary Apprentice S 15e. That model's large size made it an ideal choice for better visibility and the ability to handle more wind while learning to fly at an RC club flying field, and its inherently stable design plus exclusive SAFE^® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology make it easy to fly successfully—especially with the help of an instructor. The Apprentice STS (Smart Trainer with SAFE) 1.5m is a modern-day evolution of the world's favorite club trainer that includes all the same great features while adding Smart technology compatibility along with the option to add SAFE Plus^® GPS-enabled technology and the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS), to make learning to fly easier—and more fun—than ever before!

FMS SuperEZ V4

The SuperEZ V4 from FMS is a ready-to-fly model that’s equipped with digital 9g servos, which help ensure pinpoint precision and bulletproof reliability. Through its high-winged construction and lightweight EPO foam body, this RC plane has stable flight characteristics and an ultra-low wing loading, which provides beginner pilots with great handling even when flying at low speeds. 

In addition, the kit comes with a float set with a servo-operated water rudder. This feature gives beginners an opportunity to learn how to take off from and land on water. For landings on dry land, users can rely on the SuperEZ V4’s lightweight metal landing gear set, which is designed to absorb rough and hard landings.