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RC Airplanes

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Electric RC Airplanes – Basics

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Airplane RC Models powered by electric motors were very uncommon, due to the excessive weight of the power system and battery, most of them are fueled by liquids such as nitro. However, the electric RC airplane has become commonplace, especially in models meant for beginner pilots.

Electric power advantages include reliability, convenience, low noise, low vibration, and clean operation. However modern electric airplane motors, combined with advanced batteries, have increased the performance of electric RC airplane by leaps and bounds.

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There are three main types of battery packs in use for electric RC planes motors. These are Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Lithium Polymer (LiPo). LiPo batteries are lighter for a given application, but are more expensive than NiCad or NiMH.

Electric RC plane types include powered sailplanes, indoor flyers, scale models, aerobatic models, and ducted fan (Jet RC-type). Virtually any type of RC Toys (Remote Control Toys) such as RC Boats, RC Helicopters, RC trucks/cars, or even RC Tank can now be electric powered.

Flying an Radio Controlled Toy Airplane is not as difficult as you may think. Electric Airplanes that are ready to fly (RTF) or almost ready to fly (ARF) are perfect for the first time flyer. With a little practice, these electric Radio Control Toy Airplanes can be flown in the park or even in your own backyard.

Select an open space and flat ground for your first time fly with no crowds, high buildings or electric lines nearby, and you’re ready to go. Most electric RC Airplanes are made of complex material of high strength, so they are not easily damaged even hitting the ground. So, enjoy your flight!

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Radio Control Car

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Starting Radio Control Car as a Hobby

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Some people who develop an interest in radio controlled cars (or RC trucks) get into it because they have seen people doing it who have worked long and hard at the hobby. Serious hobbyists often spend enormous amounts of time and hundreds of dollars building each remote control car. These remote control cars are built not only for their appearance, but for amazing speeds and durability as well.

It is best to build your first remote control car with some form of kit. One type of kit includes everything needed to build your RC trucks/cars. It comes with the radio components, the motor, and the model for the car.

Your first radio controlled car will not be fast enough to go up against the cars of dedicated radio control hobbyists. There are several factors to consider before choosing which type of RC Toy cars to buy. If the intended user is a young child, say under 13, then you might be better off purchasing the relatively inexpensive mini radio control cars that run on batteries, you can find those electric RCs almost everywhere. If an adult or older child will be using the radio control cars, then you have a much wider selection to choose from. Of course, the mini cars are fun for all ages, but there are also larger all-electronic cars as well as beefy gas-powered vehicles, and even those Nitro RC monsters!

Expect to pay anywhere from fifty dollars to hundreds of dollars for the big kid RC model cars. Not only are the cars bigger and more powerful, but they come with a much more sophisticated radio control transmitter.

If you opt to buy the high-ticket models of radio controlled toy cars, your expenses don’t stop with the initial purchase.

If you are just starting out in the radio control toy car hobby, I suggest that you purchase one of the inexpensive electric or gas models first. One of the great things about being a radio control car hobbyist is how many other people share your interests.

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Airplanes RC

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

You are flying an RC airplane through the sky. Flying RC or radio controlled airplanes is an excellent hobby, and it can be a lot of fun. RC airplanes are perfect as a father and son activity. What types of Radio Controlled Airplanes are there?

There is so much more than just airplanes in the RC aircraft world.

1) RC Airplanes

2) Jet RC

3) Gliders

4) Remote Control Helicopter

5) Blimps

6) UFO’s

Can anybody Fly RC Airplanes?

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RC airplanes are easy to operate and with a little practice, anyone can soon be an expert. You can choose from electric airplanes or gas powered. Typically, electric airplanes are the easier RC models to fly. Airplanes with a high wing design provide much more stability.

When you are first learning, fly the RC plane at a low height and not too far from you. Always be aware of which way the airplane is facing. That is rule number one of flying an airplane.

When thinking about buying your first one, take into consideration that most of the cheaper airplanes do not have options for modifying the signal frequency of the transmitter. If you see other people playing with their radio control toys, such as airplanes, RC heli, RC boats or radio controlled cars; you might experience random movement of your airplane while it is on because of interference of the other RC Toys. Be aware also that most electric RC airplanes have a low flight time of 5-15 minutes. Gas powered airplanes are more expensive, bigger and harder to maintain.

Just remember, the most important part is to have fun while remote control airplane flying. After all it’s still a radio controlled toy! Remember to buy a cheap airplane for your first remote control airplane! Be patient to learn, do not buy a $200 airplane, crash it and then hate the hobby.

Whether you chose to be part of the larger RC airplane community, or enjoy your hobby alone or with a friend, RC aircraft flying can be extremely satisfying.

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