Is a radio controlled plane classed as an aeroplane?

aeroplane being a proper aeroplane like an airbusIs a radio controlled plane classed as an aeroplane?
according to me, an aircraft is something that uses the air to gain momentum(speed). what do all of you think, am i wrong? I would like to know.





All aircrafts ';suck'; air from the front and push it back, by looking at newtons 3rd law, this would cause the same force acting on the airplane to move it forward.








hey even gliders gain momentum and lift with the use of incoming air.Is a radio controlled plane classed as an aeroplane?
narayan is correct u noe. gliders do use air to gain momentum. mindworm is correct aswell

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If you are asking for a regulatory definition then it would be classed as a UAV if you are using means other then line of sight to control it and it would be classed as an airplane. In the US at least civil use of UAVs is highly restricted and you would need to get any flight approved by the FAA.
Radio controlled Aircraft are classified as Drone's.
if it is an artificial object heavier than air, moving through air mass using lift generated at fixed lift producing surfaces, it classifies as airplane.





the means of control are not discussed.





Narayan%26gt; your idea is great, just fails when speaking of GLIDERS.
They Make regular planes ';Radio Control';


for target practice....





Do you think they are ';NOT'; a plane anymore ????





Radio Control planes aren't just toy airplanes...
For logging time, no.
not a registered aircraft no... but yeah you could say so

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