OSMW R/C Skill Levels

You might have noticed that we show a "skill level" on each of our laser-cut r/c kits.

These levels are in an attempt to guide you into the skill level we think you will need to properly build and fly a particular model.

Below are more detailed explanations of these levels. Please honestly compare your skill level in both building and flying to our recommendations when choosing one of our kits.

Novice

If you are new to aeromodeling, this is the category for you.
Even if you've successfully flown before, if you've not built a kit, you need to start with something that is easy to build and guides you through steps in more detail.
This level of kit is easy to build and easy to fly with forgiving tendencies in the air and can fly slower than others.

Intermediate

After you've built your first kit, or are coming back to the hobby after a long time away, this could be the category for you.
Kits in this level are still easy to build, but they have more capabilities in the air. They are less "trainer-like" and offer more aerobatic possibilities.

Average

This category will appeal to the majority of modelers who have been flying and have built several kits. Building these kits is not hard, but it is assumed that you have accumulated building skills with several previous builds.
When flying kits at his level, it is assumed the pilot knows they are trading some of the slow-flying and forgiving tendencies of trainers for more aerobatic and faster capabilities.

Advanced

Similar to the Average category, this level assumes that the builder has several builds under their belt.
These models are typically a bit faster than the Advance level.

Expert

At this level, you need to be a seasoned builder. These kits are not hard to build, but could have a few steps that you've not encountered before.
In the air, these models are typically designed for a specific type of flying - pylon racing, jets, precision pattern, etc.