HobbyZone Beginner RC Aircraft

HobbyZone is Horizon Hobby's dedicated beginner fixed-wing range and it's one of the easiest ways to get into RC flying. Models use SAFE or AS3X stabilisation, foam airframes that shrug off hard landings, and simple prop-driven layouts that teach good habits from the first flight. You can start on an Apprentice S 700mm BNF or AeroScout S 2 1.1m RTF, then progress to the Sport Cub S V2 or Carbon Cub S 2 as skills build. It's a proven pathway we recommend to new Australian pilots.

RTF (Ready-To-Fly) HobbyZone models like the AeroScout S 2 1.1m RTF and Sport Cub S V2 615mm RTF include everything in the box: plane, transmitter, battery and charger. BNF (Bind-N-Fly) models like the Champ Anniversary 515mm BNF and Apprentice S 700mm BNF include the plane with receiver and ESC, but assume you already own a compatible Spektrum DSMX transmitter. RTF is the simplest starting point if this is your first plane, while BNF lets experienced pilots reuse a radio they already trust.

Yes, we carry the HobbyZone range in our Australian warehouse, including popular trainers like the Apprentice S 700mm BNF, AeroScout S 2 1.1m RTF, Sport Cub S V2 615mm RTF and the Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m 3D RTF, plus the smaller Champ Anniversary 515mm BNF. With 16 product lines live, you'll find airframes, spare props, batteries and common replacement parts. Stock moves quickly on the best-selling trainers, so if a model is out we're happy to advise on arrival timing or suggest the next closest aircraft.

For a true first plane, the AeroScout S 2 1.1m RTF is hard to beat: high-wing layout, SAFE stabilisation, generous size for visibility, and everything in the box. The Sport Cub S V2 615mm RTF is a great choice if you want something smaller for park flying. Once you've mastered basic circuits, the Apprentice S 700mm BNF or Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m 3D RTF give you more performance to grow into. Australian customers regularly progress through this exact ladder with our help.