Not many places sell alot of ready to fly. How come?
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Hello Amleagon,
Is your comment regarding RTF (ready to fly) directed at the number of retailers selling RTF or at the diversity of aircraft in the RTF configuration?
RTF is a very limited market structure that is oriented towards the entry level flyer. The airframes are fundamentally a trainer style. The radios(Tx and Rx) that are installed are basic units with little or no bells/whistles.
Since RTF is a rather small niche of the overall modeling marketplace, only a handful of retailers will carry them.
The diversity of aircraft available in RTF is a moot issue because once a beginner progresses in flying skills and interest in the sport the requirements of more elaborate control systems and airframes becomes the standard.
Best regards,Warbird Charlie
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