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Great "Starter" Sailplanes
  How do you know what sailplane to choose? Below are some proven options—models that customers have told us gave them an excellent start in the hobby.

  Use the links below for information about the models and the specific contents as well as any additional items that may be necessary to operate the model. Choose the RTF or the Ultimate Combo version to receive almost everything you need to get soaring.


Tower Hobbies Vista EP Sailplane ARFTower Hobbies Vista EP ARF

The Vista's all-wood wing halves and fuselage are covered; the hardware is included and complete and the control surfaces are prehinged. Join the wing halves, glue the tail in place, install radio gear and — you're done. You can probably have it up and ready in just 2-3 hours…even if you're a low-time builder and pilot. The Vista is easy to build and a blast to fly! The flat-bottom polyhedral generates loads of lift and comforting stability. It also ensures plenty of reaction time for first-time pilots and extended, slow-mo flights for veteran pilots. A high-viz trim scheme makes the Vista very easy to track even ‘way up high — and an adjustable tow hook ensures max altitude however the wind's blowing.


Great Planes Spectra Select RTFGreat Planes Spectra Select RTF
The Spectra Select RTF is ready to fly in as little as 20 minutes, and loaded with virtually everything the novice electric enthusiast could want. The all-wood sections are prebuilt and covered in glowing MonoKote iron-on film. The flat-bottom wing halves simply slide together on an aluminum joiner, and the tail self-aligns for easy assembly. Plus, the Spectra RTF includes a 3-channel radio, motor, ESC and battery.


Goldberg Sophisticated Lady ARFGoldberg Sophisticated Lady ARF
Refined yet down-to-earth, this beginner-friendly sailplane handles like a trainer but flies like a pro! Features a 78.5" span, balsa/ply construction and UltraCote-covered wings. Requires a 2-3 channel (min.) radio.



Simulators can provide you with the best Starter Planes Ever!

Great Planes RealFlight G4 R/C Flight Simulator
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Great Planes RealFlight G4 R/C Flight Simulator
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Great Planes RealFlight G4 R/C Flight Simulator
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Great Planes RealFlight G4 R/C Flight Simulator
 What if you could learn the basics of controlling an R/C sailplane in a totally safe environment — an environment in which absolutely NOTHING could harm your model?
 That may sound like a dream, but it can be a reality — and you can make it come true by using a computer R/C flight simulator as your introduction to flight.

Great Planes® RealFlight® G4 R/C Flight Simulator

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RealFlight G4 R/C Flight Simulator

 If you can install and play a computer game, you know everything you need to get started flying with the world-renown RealFlight G4 R/C flight sim for Windows® PCs.

 Pilot over 60 different R/C planes and helicopters. Explore more than 25 stunning 3D flying sites — from photo-perfect recreations of actual fields to dazzling fantasy locales such as a pirate ship’s remains. Virtual Flight Instructors stand ready to help you learn basic flying skills, and an R/C transmitter-style controller is included.

 RealFlight is easily the most advanced, versatile and realistic R/C flight sim available. Experienced pilots use it to fly when they can’t be out at the field or park — and also to learn and polish advanced control techniques such as 4D flying, torque roll training, and water takeoffs and landings, before attempting them with their models.

 And RealFlight is equally invaluable for helping first-timers gain risk-free experience and confidence before ever attempting their initial “real” takeoff. The simulator makes learning a totally positive, pleasant process. You don’t have to worry about making mistakes, because there are no real consequences...except that you’ll very likely learn how NOT to make the same mistake at the flying field!

 RealFlight G4’s MultiMode™ feature permits split-screen flying with a friend — a feature you won’t find on any other R/C flight sim. RealFlight is also the only Internet-ready sim available, giving new and experienced pilots alike the chance to test — and improve — their skills against other players around the globe.

 With all these amazing features, RealFlight G4 offers R/C pilots the best virtual flying experience anywhere!


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