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Radio-controlled airplanes are the most fun you can have without a pilot’s license. Three generations of enthusiasts have indulged in vicarious flight by medium of a simple controller. Educational for children, relaxing for adults, RC-planes combine the adventure of flying with the safety of standing with both feet on the ground, even when your head is in the clouds.

Death-defying flips and tricks, harrowing near misses with branches and rooftop antennas, and of course the heart-breakingly familiar crash landing continue to send hobbyists of all ages back to the shop for each new miniature model.

Aspiring aviationists can learn the principles of lift and landing by experimenting with remotely controlled model aircraft, so it’s not merely fun and games. More than one pilot got a head start on their vocational training in the backyard, learning the importance of safety and how to evade obstacles by extracting a model from a thicket.

Nor is flying RC planes a solitary activity, as perhaps it was once widely considered. On the contrary, clubs have sprung up in most areas to cater to aficionados of remote-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and ground devices such as mock cars and motorcycles. Additionally, a dedicated online following gives the global community of devotees access to information and interaction on this exciting pastime.

Whether a beginner or a veteran of the crank propeller prototypes from the past century, there is no doubt that RC aircraft and other vehicles are an entertaining way to wile away the day, without risking accidents or high insurance premiums.