Cessna 182

Three motors behind one propeller—and it pulls like a little tractor. The Cessna 182 is the plane that gets you off the ground and into the air, and one of the easiest planes to learn to fly. Everything you need is in the box. You just need to supply 6 AA batteries for the transmitter.

Throttle up and it rolls along on its little wheels, takes off, and climbs. The first time it glides over the field and you’re the one at the controls, you’ll forget all about how long you waited for the right weather. Flying is the toughest part of the RC hobby, and it’s worth knowing that upfront. A plane can’t hover in place like a drone, so you have to keep flying it. The Cessna 182 makes it as easy as it gets, but expect to need more practice than you would with an RC car.

At just 58 grams, it’s light as a feather—and you’ll notice as soon as the wind picks up. Save it for completely windless days and find a large, open space with no trees or power lines—then it’s time to fly! A large indoor hall works too. If the treetops are moving, the plane stays at home.

The coolest things about the Cessna 182:

• Three motors behind the propeller, giving it plenty of power to climb into the air
• Real take-offs from the ground on its own wheels
• Ready to fly, with a transmitter featuring an LCD display in the box
• Up to 15 minutes of flight time per charge, depending on the wind and how hard you throttle up

The body is made of lightweight foam and can handle a soft landing. A hard crash can break the propeller, landing gear, or rudder—as with all small planes in this price range. Spare parts are included in the box, and we have all spare parts for the Cessna 182 in stock.