At some point in your RC piloting career, you will inevitably be seduced by the marvel of 3D aerobatics. All those jaw-dropping flips and tricks just look too intoxicating to let slide. However, what makes a good 3D aerobatic plane?

While basic maneuvers such as a simple loop can be achieved on most RC airplanes, THREE distinct features separate a true aerobatic plane from the rest:

1) Exaggerated (larger) Control Surfaces: this gives an aerobatic RC plane much greater roll, pitch, and yaw rates that enable them to pull off extreme maneuvers at both high and low speeds.

2) A Mid-wing Design: ensures that there are minimal to no self-correcting tendencies that may derail your maneuvers.

3) A 2:1 Power-To-Weight Ratio: this is extremely important as a lot of the more advanced maneuvers are performed post-stall and adequate power is needed for your RC plane to recoup and aggressively pull off these moves. Greater power also allows your aircraft to counter inertia and make sharp turns on a dime.

With these points in mind, here are the Top 3 Aerobatic RC Planes at HobbyKing.

H-King Voltigeur MkII 3D EPO Aerobatic Plane 1220mm (48") (PNF)

Highly regarded as the BEST beginner aerobatic RC plane, the H-King Voltigeur handles like a trainer – docile, forgiving, and with extremely predictable flight characteristics. Once you get accustomed to the basics of 3D flying and grow more confident, swap in a 4S LiPo and watch your baby girl turn into a different animal!

Constructed from lightweight EPO foam and finished with composite fiber wing tubes and carbon fiber landing gear, the H-King Voltigeur can pull off all the moves in the book with extreme precision and aggression. Unparalleled when it comes to value-for-money, this quality-built RC aircraft doubles up as a hardcore 3D plane for advanced hobbyists, and as a learning platform for beginners.

H-King Wargo MX2 Plane EPP 955mm (Kit)

You know the H-King Wargo MX2 is a “No Bullshit” high-performance 3D plane when it is named after Michael Wargo; an internationally renowned aerobatic pilot and airshow performer. Working closely with our design, product, and manufacture team, this collaboration with Wargo yielded a super light-weight 3D platform for both beginners and advanced hobbyists.

Constructed from EPO foam and finished with a reinforced airframe, this aerobatic beast can perform high-energy maneuvers with finesse and authority other ultra-light foamies cannot. Choreograph your own erratic flying sequence as you effortless hover and harrier across the field. Being a Kit, the MX2 is extremely versatile and can be fine-tuned depending on your experience or intended application.

Avios (PNF) Extra 330LX V2 3D Aerobatic Airplane EPO 1420mm (56")

One of the bigger planes in our line-up, the Avios Extra 330LX V2 is a model made BY 3D pilots, for 3D pilots. Collaborating with Tom De Weerdt, a top 3D pilot in Belgium, the V2 was completely overhauled and refurbished with one thing in mind: PERFORMANCE.

As a larger model, this electric RC plane performs high-energy maneuvers like a champ, yet, thanks to its low wing loading, slow and low 3D is also a joy. For beginners, the sheer size of the Extra 330LX inherently makes it a fairly forgiving aircraft and the stunning new color scheme enables easy orientation from all angles. If you are new to 3D flying or are an experienced 3D pilot looking for that quick 3D flying fix only PNP models can offer, then look no further.

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