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The most important step in flying a R.C. Helicopter is the setup. If your helicopter is not setup right the bird will tip side to side, frontward or backward, or the tail could spin out of control. You can see the importance of a good setup. 1. The first step in setting up a R.C. Helicopter. · Make sure all servos are moving in the right direction When you move the right side stick right the swash plate will tilt right etc for forward and back. · Make sure the throttle is correct and the it does not need reversed in the radio also called the TX. 2. Now that the servos are moving in the right direction we need to center the servos. · Turn on radio then plug in receiver make sure...

This may seem counterintuitive, but sometimes the best place to get remote control helicopters is not in the Unites States where there are the most helicopter enthusiasts, but rather in Toronto, where there are a lot, but not nearly as many, people actually interested in flying them.  The reason for this is because the people in Toronto have amazing skills at helicopter creation, and they are the most innovative group of people you will probably ever find when it comes to ability to make really beautiful helicopters. I was so impressed by the helicopters I saw advertised in Toronto that I drove to Canada from Texas to purchase some for myself.  Normally, I would advocate doing an online order, but...

What is Nitro? Nitro is abbrevaition word for nitro-methane fuel. This mix of methyl alcohol, nitro-methane and lubricators is the energy source for "glow-fuel engines "commonly encountered in r/c boats, model aeroplanes, radio controlled helicopters and radio control cars. 1: selecting a Circuit, Model, Scale and Degree First of all,we need to clarify the termes :"Circuit", "model", "scale" and "degree" Circuit: This equals plainly the selection between driving cross-country or on-road. Stadium rc trucks, rc buggies and rc rally cars are configured to be driven, in off-road (usually compacted clay, sand) cart tracks with hills and bumps for leaping out. On-Road normally include pan cars, sedans...

There are two distinct body shapes in the RC helicopters world - pod and boom, and scale model. Pod and boom refers to the "Dragonfly" design of single-rotor sports and 3D helicopters (i.e. collective and fixed pitch models) These consist of a pod, containing all the major mechanical parts, and a long tail boom with a rotor at the end. They are built for agility, balance and speed (the way a dragonfly is) and are totally unlike a real helicopter in terms of appearance. The manufacturers have stripped away everything except the "bare bones." For those who favour performance over appearance, though, it's all that's needed. They form the bulk of the electric helicopters market, where size and weight...

Whether you call them remote controlled helicopters or radio controlled helicopters children all around are eager to fly one as well as adults. With the advancement's in electronic, and mechanical components these RC's can take to new heights making them the ultimate toy to own. These flying machines give new meaning to the word taking control as they hurdle through the sky with ease. The best thing about this hobby is that anyone can fly no matter what your flight skills are like. Some people like to start building their RC helis from scratch making this method the most difficult and yet most rewarding way to fly a RC. Most beginners will start with a micro or a coaxial RC helicopter preferably a...

The main goal of hovering an RC helicopter is to keep it in one spot with as little moving or drifting as possible. Ultimately, you'd like it to remain absolutely motionless, but in a non perfect world, that's nearly impossible as there are too many factors that will cause drift or motion. For the beginner pilot hovering an RC helicopter can prove to be excessively difficult and many people give up on the hobby because they can't master hovering. While it is possible and people do fly RC helicopters without being able to hover properly, it's not recommended. It's like learning to run before you can walk and you'll eventually run into a problem. Being able to hover teaches control and fine motor...

Lithium Polymer, also known as Li-Po represents a benchmark in battery technology that makes them lighter, smaller, but at the same time more powerful. Their power to weight ratio increased significantly from their predecessors. This battery technology took leading roles in propelling electric RC helicopters to its current fame. Nevertheless, you will run into Li-Po batteries in every aspects of RC. As with all performance materials, proper handling of Li-Po batteries is required in order to make sure that they last as long as possible and remain powerful. Because of this, it is vital to understand the acronyms that are associated with it. Though they seem confusing, once you get a grip on...

Radio controlled boats are a great way of passing the time and enjoying yourself. They are also great as a family oriented activity that is just right for that picnic or outing down by the lake. In fact, assuming your child is old enough, radio controlled boating is a perfect way to start him or her on a hobby they can enjoy for a lifetime. RC boats are classified in several different ways. One way is according to the overall use, such as the sport boats and the racers. Another way that boats are categorized is according to the fuel that powers the boat. The three types of motors that drive the boats are electric, gas, and nitro. While each version has their ardent enthusiasts, the electric radio...

You wake up ready for a great weekend out and about, all planned, walk the dog, have a healthy breakfast, get the bike out, go for a ride, get back eat lunch, go to the beach and lay on the sand listening to the beach noises all around you. BANG! You open the curtains and discover it is raining and your well planned day has gone down the pan. WHAT ON EARTH can you do now? The answer is blindingly obvious, Fly a helicopter! NO, not a real helicopter, while taking copter pilot training lessons at £100 an hour might seem great for the rich and famous, it might be 'just a little' out of reach for most of us. ( joke ). What I am talking about here is the up and coming craze of miniature remote control...

Well, that's debatable. For one thing, the inexpensive electric helicopters are very difficult to fly in the wind. Yes you can buy a pretty good one for around $200. The CX is the easiest to learn to fly as compared to the CP and the equivalent, but all helicopters, fuel powered or electric, are difficult to teach yourself to fly. Chances are good you will break many parts in the learning process and most likely give up after spending too many hours fixing, practicing and/or tons of money in the learning process. Hate to discourage you, but this is the reality of RC helicopters. People seem to think because the helicopters are electric and cheap; it will make it easier to learn how to fly. I've...

Christmas is on its way again. People often stood in a dilemma that has no idea what to buy for their family again? It is really a big headache. is pleased to give customers some valuable suggestions. Consumers will manage to select suitable gifts for each member. 1. Practical massagers for parents Electrical massagers are perfect for relieving stress caused by day-to-day. There are many kinds of body massagers. Generally for the back, abdomen, legs, knees, arms, neck, shoulders and feet, and even for the face. Besides the pleasant sensation of a massage, they relax and relieve tensions in the muscles of the entire body, help in combating mild muscle aches and also the movement of blood at the site...

This Christmas parents will be looking for the hot trends in toys. Retailers are going to present the best they have to entice customers to buy this holiday shopping season. Another interesting development is the focus on recession friendly toys. Basically the toy industry knows that it is one of the most vulnerable during economic downturns so it looks to make toy purchases worthwhile. This provides many opportunities to anxious parents still looking to provide their kids with great Christmas gifts even on a reduced budget. This article will explore some of the hot toy trends for 2009; however, there are also more that may become surprise favorites this holiday season. Remote control toys are still...

Here's five recommendations when looking for unique gifts for men without breaking the bank! So here we go, in no particular order: 1. If he seems to spend a lot of time on a computer, be it at work or home, then PC Toys can make that prefect present without burning a hole in your pocket. Also known as USB Gadgets or USB Toys, they come in great variety, for example USB Boxer, USB Pole Dancer, USB Missile Launcher and so on. 2. Men love to be brave (or at least they can pretend to be) so an electric shock game will make that ideal gift for these fearless beings. These buzzing shock toys come in various game formats and are a great laugh for when he has his mates round for a drinking...

So you've got yourself a new fella and so far it's all going great (good for you), the time has come where you really need to buy him a present for one of those special occasions such as a birthday, valentine or Christmas gift. So what should you get him? You haven't been seeing him that long so you don't want to splash out on something really expensive like the latest iPod that he keeps staring at as you walk past the Apple Store. That would be like committing yourself too early. Aaargghh, new boyfriend gifts can be a nightmare! Well the best solution is this, buy him something on the cheapish side but make sure it's practical that'll keep him amused for a while. What can that be then? One of the...

Finding Christmas gifts for geeks is never an easy thing. I know this because I am one myself, and thus I know how much people struggle when it comes around to my birthday or Christmas just what to get that won't bring forth a holy cry of 'Meh.' The thing with geeks is that our tastes can be so obscure that it's almost impossible to get the right thing unless you actually ask us in great detail. To get around that you can easily find Christmas gift ideas that are perfect for geeks everywhere as they appeal to the innate geeky sensibilities myself and all of my badly dressed, factoid-wielding brethren share as the basis of who we are. Like what? There are some awesome ideas that most geeks will agree...

licopters have been proven to be one of the toughest, yet most enjoyable, radio-controlled vehicles to own and operate. It takes a lot of time and skill to be able to master what some consider the art of flying an RC helicopter. If you’re new to the whole radio-controlled helicopter craze that’s growing by leaps and bounds on a daily basis, this article will give you a basic understanding of how RC helicopters fly and how they work. How Do Radio Controlled Helicopters Work? You may not know this by looking at them, but an RC helicopter is a pretty complicated toy to play with. On top of having many moving parts to operate, a radio-controlled helicopter is made even more complicated by...

Flying a remote controlled helicopter can be very exciting and at the same time very challenging if your a beginner. A RC helicopter toy can be intimidating to beginners because of their versatility, compared with other vehicles a helicopter can move in any direction and perform 360 degree turns. Performing maneuvers that other vehicles can not accomplish and the freedom to move through the sky without any obstacles is one of the reasons why these helis are becoming so popular. Okay so flying a heli can take some time to master but you don't have to be intimidated to fly one as there are many types of units for beginners and simulators for you to learn from. But the best way to learn is to take...

So you have been thinking about buying remote control cars but you just don't know where to start? Don't worry we have all been there before. The best and worst thing about remote control cars is the wealth of information available to you. In hopes of trying to help you decide on remote control cars I've compiled a top 5 list of my favorite beginner remote control cars. #5. Tamiya TT-01 Coming in at #5 is the Tamiya TT-01 RC Drift Car. The tamiya TT-01 is a great beginner remote control car because it is easy to use and is very affordable. The Tamiya TT-01 goes anywhere from $80 to 125$ bucks. The TT-01 is a great rc car drifting machine because of its wicked stock chassis. If you want the Tamiya tt...

Do you feel the need for speed? Do you find underground racing a bit too dangerous for your taste? Do you think that playing the latest racing game on your PC is just too boring for you? If this is the case, then you need to get into RC car racing. RC car racing is one of the fastest growing hobbies today. This is because it appeals to the kid within people while challenging them to hone their skills. If you think that RC car is just about getting the most expensive model out there, you are on the wrong track. Here are the basics of RC cars: THE TWO CLASSIFICATIONS There are two general classifications of RC cars according to the power source: 1) Electric- This RC car type is the most common type in...

Battery technology seems to have taken a leaping step recently, allowing electric RC models to go places where once only nitrous model could go. Leading this innovation are the Li-Po or Lithium Polymer batteries which has become the standard power source for electric powered helicopters, planes, cars, boats, and almost every other type of model. However, these batteries are not exactly cheap, and improper operations will have detrimental effects. Here are seven tips to maximize your battery performance. 1. Break In New Batteries Although not as big a deal with newer Li-Po packs as it was when NiMh and NiCad batteries were kings, it is still recommended that you fully charge the battery before first...

A lot of people in the Radio Controlled Boat industry cavalierly lump gas and nitro boats together. Although they are both very different from electric radio controlled boats for similar reasons, they have distinct differences that need to be understood before shelling out serious money to purchase one. Fuel is the single biggest differentiating factor. Nitro radio controlled boats use a special hobby blend of nitro / methanol / lubricating oil that is specifically designed for nitro marine type engines. The fuel will not work properly on a gas rc boat and may sustain serious damage to the product. On the other hand, when you are buying a "gas rc boat" or a "gasoline rc boat", the fuel used is a mix...

Welcome to the exciting world of rc cars. While rc hobby in general and rc cars in particular are considered to be among the most involved sports that a person can be associated with, it certainly is no mean task to become a rc driver with skills to match up the standards set by modern day hobbyists. Be it for pure fun or be it for serious driving competitions you got to sweat a lot especially in the initial years to become skillful enough to enjoy the game. In this article we will discuss one of the basic things that you must understand early on in your rc racing career. Here we will learn about various rc hobby types. Rc hobby is not limited to roads or tracks. It's gaining momentum in water and...

If you are new to remote control rock crawling, you will quickly come to know that there is a lot to learn and many choices to make before committing to the hobby. Although rock crawling is a newer hobby within the remote control car/truck world, it is has taken off and is now the most popular off-road rc hobby out there. It has even gotten quite competitive in the US, the UK and Australia. So, let's dive in and talk about what is needed to get started in this fun and exciting way to spend your day. Let's define some terms so that you have an idea of what people are talking about. RC rock crawling simply describes the hobby of taking the real sport of driving vehicles strait up rocky mountainsides...

Toy- grade RC cars come in ready made models and there is no assembling involved. These cars are pre-assembled and they cannot be repaired or tinkered with. After all, they are toys that are to be used as long as they last. Therefore, no toy –grade car parts are available for assembling these RC car models. One can learn the basics of vehicle control and other skills required for car racing with the help of the toy-grade RC cars. Hobby grade cars are available in kits and the parts need to be assembled. Most enthusiasts prefer to build their own RC cars and customize them according to their tastes and fancies. Car component manufacturers may often claim that they have the best and cheapest car...

Do you know someone who serves our country? Do you have a family member or other loved one stationed overseas, protecting our freedom? How do they spend their off-duty time? How do they relax when they come off patrol? How do they wind down from the stress of constantly watching for roadside traps, and hostile attacks? Remote control toys provide excellent opportunities for giving our soldiers relaxing downtime, and playtime activity to relieve the stress when they get time to relax their guard. Why not get together with the family members of the military personnel your loved one serves with, and create a coordinated gift project. You can give our heroes quite a pleasant surprise. Each family should...

If you want to make your child happy then get him the very popular Syma helicopter. This is just not a toy as these helicopters can be used by any age group. It has advanced technology and graphics. So if you want to gift your child advanced playing items which will enhance their joy and happiness, get them these helicopters. So let us now check out the various features of helicopters by syma and their various models. First let us check out the different models of the helicopters which are Helicopter of Syma model code S018 3CH RC S008 (RPC68875) of 3 channels RC, 3CH mini, 3CH mini RC, 3Ch Bell 2009, Micro Helicopter of S010 3CH Infrared Control and many more. All of the models mentioned above are...

The Esky Belt-CP V2, hits the RC space as the latest ready-to-fly version of the world-famous Esky Belt-CP helicopter series. This Belt-CP V2 dwarfs the King 2 and revs with the most powerful motor yet. Rugged construction ensures it stands up to your most enthusiastic 3D flying techniques. New features include the 450 brushless motor and a professional head lock gyro with remote adjustment from the transmitter. The new 2.4Ghz remote control system uses Advanced Spread Spectrum technology and digital Frequency Shift Key (FSK) coding technology. This -- combined with four digital servos -- ensures rapid response, precise control, and nimbler movements. A premium Cyclic/Collective Pitch Mixing (CCPM...

Why does a remote control helicopter make a good gift? Many people, especially those that seem-to-have everything, enjoy the surprise of an RC helicopter. It's a great toy for both teens and adults, perhaps not one that they would consider buying for themselves - often the best kind of gift. Are there any skills that a new user should have before flying one? Not particularly, although many RC enthusiasts are interested in electronics and technology. Many remote-control helicopter models allow users to tinker to amp up performance and vary configurations. What type of person might enjoy an RC helicopter? Retired pilot? Perhaps a tinkering type? The most obvious sub-groups of remote-control helicopter...

Take note that you need to decide whether you want a radio control nitro or gas car or perhaps one that has an electric engine. You could purchase either one which is ready to run (rtr) or a kit. Now, knowing how much you would want to spend start going shopping for a vehicle that fits your specifications. Like me passion is what drew me to this exciting hobby and there's a lot you are going to learn before you can "get behind the wheel". It is always good start at a nearby hobby store - look for one that specializes in radio control vehicles. Speak to people you'll find working in the store and chances are that these people are true blue rc hobbyists as well. There is much you can learn from, so...

-- End Ad Box ---> RC cars are one of the hottest hobbies going but to keep your vehicle in top condition you need to have a stock of standard equipment to maintain your car. There are also great RC car accessories that can add to the experience and get you up and running more easily. You don’t want to be left on the sidelines because you can’t get your vehicle started or perform a quick maintenance on the spot. Here are the top five accessories every RC enthusiast should check out… Starter Boxes Need help starting your engines? Starter boxes can give you the boost needed to break in your new RC vehicle or just make the starting process easier. The starter box will eliminate the need to...

Nitro helicopters are at this time more common than any other types of R/C helicopters. It uses a mixture of nitromethane and oil to keep it working. Nitro helicopters are available in various sizes - 15, 30, 50, 60 and 90 size. These refer to the engine size included in each type. The larger and more powerful the engine is, the bigger the main rotor blade that it can revolve thus the superior power to lift the aircraft. On average, nearly all nitro helicopters can last up to 15 minutes. One thing that serious R/C helicopter enthusiasts love about nitro-operated models is the thrilling experience they get similar to a real-life helicopter. The maneuver and the noise it produces sort of simulate a...

Your indoor remote control needs occupy a large area don't they? Even that 1:52 scale RC mini-buggy needs road space to operate on. Your available floor space places limits on the variety of activities the creative side of your mind can invent, and on the different operating scenarios for your model's functional capabilities. One way of increasing your radio control fun inside is building a city for your toys. Start with a 4 X 8 sheet of plywood, and design a metropolitan layout. Draw out a blueprint on paper of your vision of the city when finished. As you create your design visualize the buildings you'll populate your city with. (Scale your buildings to the size vehicles you'll operate in the city...