Why We Crash! What Every New RC Pilot Needs to Know!

New to RC, or returning after a long absence? In “Why We Crash! What Every New RC Pilot Needs to Know!” I break down the real reasons we crash RC Airplanes and exactly how to avoid it. From pilot technique and orientation to CG setup, LiPo health, pre-flight habits, wind, crosswinds, and formation flying, this video gives you a clear path to safer takeoffs and smoother landings.

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What you’ll learn

Pilot factors: experience vs. overconfidence, orientation problems, “dumb thumbs,” and staying within your personal envelope

Mechanical & setup: rock-solid pre-flight routine, linkages, connectors, center of gravity (CG) sweet spot, and why “nose-heavy flies bad, tail-heavy doesn’t fly long”

Power & batteries: LiPo storage voltage, internal resistance (IR) and why a pack can show good voltage but sag in the air, low-voltage cutoff pitfalls

Environment & ops: wind strategy, depth perception, pattern discipline, and situational awareness at the field

Damage control: how to “fly the plane all the way to the crash,” keep control authority, and save airframes

Skill building: simulators, trainer progression, and simple drills that compound your proficiency fast

Why this matters

I’ve logged over 5,000 flights with electric RC airplanes, and many more across glow and gas with only a few bent airplanes to show for it. Whether you fly a foam trainer or a 100-inch warbird, these principles scale.

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Drop your questions or tips in the comments. What’s the crash cause you see most in your field? I’ll pull the best ones into a follow-up video.

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