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Undoubtedly the most important part of remote-controlled airplane wing. Without the wings of the aircraft is nothing but a long, thin tube would come out of the sky. Of course, the engine, rudder and tail feathers very important to keep the plane aloft by air. Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of the RC aircraft landing gear, and especially the wheels. Without wheels on the plane would be launched by hand and landed on his stomach, is not a suitable option for each airplane model.
Kits or models usually receiver ready to come with landing gear that the manufacturer as suitable for the size of the model. Often enough, if you plan to take off, attached to hard surfaces. You are in the range of less than ideal, or one of grass, you can fly a wheel that need to be better suited than the stock wheels surrounded.
There are three or four types of wheels, the hobby can choose. The general rubber wheels, soft foam, plastic or styrofoam. All wheels and serves different goals of the type of aircraft you fly ever, and the wheel can be an advantage and a different way affected the flight characteristics of the model.
For hobbyists looking appearance / scale realistic grooved rubber mat wheel is often the best option. Have to be careful when heavier than rubber wheels than other types. The trade-off that they look the best and in my opinion, roll and grip better than plastic wheels. If you choose rubber, you do not have one, which is too heavy and causes your airplane choose to fly low.
Soft foam wheels are the most common type of wheels for small balsa and foam planes. The wheels are light, soft and look very realistic from a distance. The shelf life is less than rubber wheels, but they are much easier. If you can take off from grass, foam wheels, which would be more good choice.
Plastic gears are generally provided for cheaper models. They are not light, durable and do not bite on the floor very well. RC airplanes tend to dance with plastic rollers or slip during charging and arrests, especially when the tail-dragger plane.
Styrofoam wheels like those on the Fun Multiplex Cub wheeled oddity in the world of aircraft displayed, but they are super easy and can make a great, if you need to take off from the rocky terrain.
When choosing the right wheel for your model airplane is an important consideration, regardless of the weight and size. Select the wheel is a lightweight, yet sturdy enough for the surface you will be taken away from landing.