Beginner
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- Kids might get started by building a Delta
Dart. These are simple, quick and popular.
- Next, I like the ROGs. This stands for "rise
off ground" and have a stick for a fuselage
and a plastic propeller. If you're serious, avoid
foam construction. Try the Peck ROG instead.
They're easy to build and lots of fun to fly.
- Use the IMS Gliders as an introduction to IHLG.
- At this level, you should use kits.
- Find assistance in a friend or a club.
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Intermediate
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- Bostonian is a larger aircraft and provides an
easy first chance to build something with a
built-up fuselage. It can be flown outdoors too.
So can the One-Nite-28 and the Flying Ace
"Moth".
- Peanuts are smaller. Try a Piper Cub or a Lacy
M-10. They're easy to build and fly well.
- Build an Easy-B, they're great fliers. If you
have assistance, try a PennyPlane.
- Buy a winder.
- At this level you'll start building your own
wheels and landing gear. Learn about lightweight
materials, methods of construction, adhesives,
and realistic details.
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Advanced
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- Consider a biplane. Your fuselage can now be
round and you're adding complex details.
- I'd still recommend avoiding Orthinopters,
Flapping Wings, TriPlanes, and anything that
flies backwards. Instead, spend time studying
aerodynamics.
- At this level you're building your own propellers
and the aircraft that look good can fly
well too!
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Expert
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- Save PennyPlane and F1D for expert builders.
Here, microfilm might be considered.
- At this level, you buy only the best materials
and build your own tools.
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