RC Sailplanes

RC sailplanes ride on rising masses of warm air, called “thermals.” Their slow flying speed and stability makes them a good choice for first-time RC hobbyists. The challenge is learning to locate those invisible thermals and use them to your advantage. Some RC sailplanes are equipped with “power pods” (electric motors) for easy, powered launches. Others are launched by tossing them from a hill or slope...by using a slingshot-like device called a hi-start...or by towing them in a fashion similar to launching a kite. See below for Tower Hobbies selection of RC sailplanes!