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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Electric RC Airplanes – Basics

RC electric airplanes

RC electric airplanes

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.

Batery - powersource of most electric devices

Batery - powersource of most electric devices

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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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?

rc airplane control

rc airplane control

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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Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Mini Guide on RC Airplane

rc model airplane

rc model airplane

Remote planes are one of the fastest-growing hobbies around, not to mention one of the most fun radio controlled toys. Why? Because, just like the real thing and its cousin, it flies. You can buy a kit (or even cut wood yourself), build a plane, and then use your remote control to fly your creation around in the park. Sounds more fun than playing RC Cars, eh?

There are three different types – model airplanes built from scratch, those purchased as a kit, and ARF (almost ready to fly). Additionally, ARF kits are much more expensive in comparison to kit built models.

If you’re careful when you build your plane and follow the instructions, it should work fine.

When buying a remote controlled plane for the first time most people have some difficulty in choosing the right one that will initiate you into the fun filled world of model airplane flying. If you intent to have a huge project to build your model airplane, then you can have a kit that require a full assembly. Flying a model radio controlled airplane requires some amount of skill is for it. Flat bottom planes with large flat wings attached high on the body are recommended.

Building a radio controlled model airplane can be an enjoyable and rewarding hobby for practically anyone. However, knowing some of the basics about how to build radio controlled model airplanes can be helpful. Here are some tips to think about as you build your radio controlled toy.

Most radio controlled model airplanes can be rather large, so you should consider your workspace for this hobby. To assemble your radio controlled model airplane you will also need glue, airplane dope, dope thinner, and some brushes.

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