RC Flying Buying Check List 

Due to many requests for this we now have this checklist for you to browse through just to give you the extra chance of not forgetting anything you might want. Please let us know if you can think of anything else you can think of that we might have missed off.

The Kit, Don't forget this.

If you are new to radio control flying you will be best of checking out our guide to RC flying

To go with all Kits You will need:
Glues - Suitable - i.e. foam safe etc
Servos - Aileron, Rudder, Elevator, and Throttle, Flaps, Retracts or any others.
Extension Leads
Receiver and receiver protection pack
Engine mounting screws / Mounting plate accessory kit / IC to electric conversion kit.
Velcro to help secure the battery packs
Ballast / balance weights
Propeller
Propeller spinner
Prop adaptor
Paints

Electric Kits
Electric Motor
Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
Connectors from speed controller/ESC to Motor, Do the wires need extending with silicone wire
Battery or batteries and suitable connectors
Connectors from the battery to the speed controller/ESC
Lipo or other charger and also the leads and plugs that may be required
Receiver battery (If only a glider or it requires a separate battery for the radio system)

Nitro Kits
Engine
Fuel tank
Silicone pipe
Glow plug
Glow starter
Receiver Battery

Tools and bits will be gathered over time but to start of with best to have a few things just for small repairs and building the kit.

Modelling Tools and Accessories:
Soldering iron, solder, soldering mat - Important if soldering connectors on
Scalpels, knife set, spare blades - Always come in handy
Files
Screwdrivers and hex drivers - Good to have a decent set like these I have found these useful for all my cars and planes
Hand Tools - pliers etc
Fibreglass repair tape - best to have for small repairs
Coverings -  things like tape and solar film
Sandpaper
Drill bits - collected over time
Glue gun, Glue gun sticks - for sticking in the servo's etc