Beginning to fly RC planes
Welcome beginners to the fun and exciting rc hobby of flying!Learning to fly a radio controlled air plane is one of the most rewarding challenges and hobbies you can undertake.Flying a good performing airplane is a pleasure beyond description,it's a hobby you can enjoy for a lifetime.The door to Getting started in rc planes is open to new experiences,and it's not as difficult as you might think.This section will introduce you to the ins and outs of our hobby as well as the lingo of model rc airplanes.Flying RC Airplanes affords you the chance of experiencing that thrill with your feet planted on the ground steadily. The best way of getting started in RC Planes is to visit a local library and...
RC Jets
Flying RC Jets is not a easy task.Since rc jets are very fast,novice flyers should not get into this sport without first acquiring some experience flying propeller driven rc planes or using an instructor.If you are a beginner and want to fly a jet,you should go for the slowest pusher jet. Usually,a sleek fighter or WW II jet is the first plane that a beginner will learn towards,but,take it from us, or you will crash and burn on your first flight,particularly when you are going it alone without an instructor.So beginner should stick with the proven and best way of learning to fly,and that's something along the lines of a GWS Slow Stick ARF ParkFlyer or cessna trainer. It will be a sad event when...
Radio Controlled Electric Airplanes
Why Choose A Radio Controlled Electric Airplane?: Radio controlled airplanes are a unique and fun hobby enjoyed by all types of people. If you have an RC airplane, there are many local RC flight clubs you can join, filled with friendly, helpful people. Electric radio controlled airplanes are an easy and affordable way to learn to fly, and can be much less expensive than comparable gas airplanes. How Do Airplanes Fly?: An airplane relies on the airfoil properties of its wing to create lift when moving forward. Thrust is required to move the airplane through the air, overcoming drag. When lift and thrust are greater than gravity and drag, the airplane will fly. What Is RTF and ARF?: RTF stands...
Radio controlled airplane reviews
The Vortex radio-controlled airplane is a virtually foolproof way to learn how to fly. It is easy for beginners to operate and costs a fraction of the price of a gas-powered airplane. Assembly is very simple and requires no glue or knives. The Vortex also includes an instructional video tape that guides you through the assembly process and prepares you for your first flights. Every step, from charging the batteries, to assembly, to pre-flight inspection is covered. Once in the air you will quickly notice just how simple flying the Vortex is. It only has two transmitter channels to make the controls easy The proportional throttle controls both speed and altitude, while the proportional rudder...
How to get started flying RC helicopters
Copyright 2006 Michael Cottier RC helicopters have become a very common RC toy lately and come in a variety of prices and types. Many problems that beginners face are what type of helicopter to choose, power source for it and whether they want an indoor or outdoor one. With many more options on top of those you can imagine how difficult it is for beginners to take off, literally. First let's talk about the different power sources that a RC model helicopter can have, and which one will best suit you. If you are a beginner RC helicopter pilot, then the best power source for you is electric. Electrically powered chopper engines are still very fast, but yet still quiet, and can maneuver just as good a...
Model Aircraft Piloting Made Easy - Crash As Often As You Want While You Learn
Flying model aircrafts rates as one of the most intriguing hobbies. Very few things can compare to the experience of seeing your first RC airplane or helicopter take flight. For non-pilots, seeing someone else fly an RC aircraft is extremely captivating. So captivating that often times it makes you want to learn to fly! Then the story starts. You spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to buy your first airplane/helicopter plus a few more hundred for the radio, fuel, batteries, gyros, glow plug, flight box, charger, fuel pumps, engines, starters and a hundred different things that the shop tells you is a must. Just when you thought that the cash spill finally ends, it doesn't! New RC pilots quickly...
Choosing Helicopter Flight School
If you have decided to enroll in a helicopter flight school, many things come into play. Since it is not enough to just enroll at a school that charges the amount you can afford, the process of choosing gets more tricky than you realize. Here are some of the important things to consider to land on the right helicopter flight school for you. ·The helicopter flight school fee Since the most important thing you should have next to your desire to become a helicopter pilot is money, the very first thing you should do is to scout for a school that would let you finish the whole training. Of course you should have enough money to pay for the whole training but there are helicopter flight schools that...
The Alligator Farm - Home to Beautiful Winged Creatures
Your first thought when you read "Alligator Farm" might be "tourist trap," but that could not be more inaccurate. And while the alligators are wonderful and plentiful at the place fondly referred to as the "Gator Farm," it is the birds that attract the world's best photographers.The birds come each spring to the Gator Farm in St. Augustine, Florida, naturally. The gators keep tree-climbing prey away from the birds' babies. While the gators sometimes hit the trees with their tails to knock eggs out of the nests, the birds know that their babies' odds for survival are much better around the gators than without them.The Gator Farm is home to a variety of bird species, including Great Egret, Cattle...
The hobby of flying model airplanes with remote radio control and electric power has become very popular with the advent of efficient motors, batteries and inexpensive radios. Ready to Fly (RTF) planes and helicopters can be so inexpensive that almost anyone can afford to buy one. But, of course, you get what you pay for and sometimes a very cheap price leads to a disappointing product.The magic dollar amount for a RTF electric airplane is around $50 with offerings below that being mostly toys that fly for very short times and with minimal control. If you are starting out, you'll want to get an RC plane that will withstand the rigors of harsh landings, that can be repaired with spare parts...
There are really two types of RC cars, those that are fuel by gas and those that are fueled by electric. There is not doubt that the electric cars are much easier to maintain and run and also much quieter. But do you just want to be sensible, or do you want to have fun? That is not to say that you are not able to have fun with an electric car. They are very good for the beginner and also those who do not want to do to much maintenance, or those who do just not have as much time to give to their hobby. An electric car is not only easier to maintain it is much more convenient to use. As long as you have thought to plug in the batteries, then it should be all ready whenever you want to use it.If you...
Have You Ever Wanted to Fly an RC Airplane?
Flying rc airplanes and helicopters has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years, and more and more people are discovering the hobby on a global scale.The letters RC stand for radio control, and refer to anything that is controlled by radio signals that are sent out from a transmitter to a receiver.You'll often see rc referred to as 'remote control' but this is technically incorrect. Radio control is the correct term.RC airplanes and (especially) rc helicopters have traditionally been expensive to buy, and you had to have a fair amount of model-building knowledge to know how to assemble a kit from plans, not to mention knowing how to install the radio control gear properly and of course the...
Los Angeles Helicopter
Learning how to fly a helicopter has never been so easy these days. There are hundreds of helicopter training schools across the country willing to accommodate you and direct you to fulfill the dream of flying a helicopter on your own. And because of this, training schools are more accessible than ever before. And since the many people are becoming more and more interested in learning how to fly a helicopter, the popularity of helicopter training has gained a big leap.Meanwhile, if you want to learn how to fly a helicopter at the same time living at the vicinity of the Los Angeles district, then consider yourself lucky because a premier helicopter school is right at your neighborhood to teach you...
Mini Rc Cars
Did your heart ever palpitate for fast driving? Did you ever imagine your hands controlling an extremely speedy car? I f so, then you should definitely experience the gravity and true charm of mini RC cars.Mini RC cars have climbed up to the top position in the chartbusters of favorite pastimes or hobbies. These extremely speedy and exciting mini RC cars offer a complete range of fun, frolic and excitement, within small and restricted arenas of racing. Since the mini RC cars are quite small in size as suggested by their title, the mini RC cars can be easily designed and masterminded in your rooms or garages. However, one should not get fooled down by seeing the outer appearance of a small sized mini...
Honda Civic Parts
Exedy Has developed the best carbon structure with high burst strength and torque transferring capabilities as a performance clutch. With the carbon, we tuned for Friction Coefficient to get smooth operating @ Cold Condition like street, and High Torque transfer @ hot condition such as Race Circuit. Our Hyper Carbon Clutch has superb easy operation, best inertia and extremely high torque capacity in this class of product.Long Life Design:Exedy Semi Carbon possesses a life span greater than 2.3 times the average of a Metal facing and 1.3 times longer life when compared to other carbon clutch manufacturers.Advantages:-Lightweight: Improved shift response.-Strong heat resistance: No disengagement...
The Mosquito WWII Nightfighter
A night fighter can be best defined as a fighter aircraft that - either by design or by adaptation - could fly at night or when other aircraft were grounded due to poor visibility. To be able to fulfil its role, a typical night fighter would be a twin-engined aircraft with the nose section crammed full of electronic equipment, typically radar, direction finders to find the airbase at night, a variety of communications equipment plus special lighting inside the cockpit.The early night fighters were conversions of either heavy fighters or light bombers. The Bristol Beaufighter was an early example and the de Havilland Mosquito came later on. A few types were later designed from the start for the...
Have You Ever Wanted to Fly an RC Airplane?
Flying rc airplanes and helicopters has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years, and more and more people are discovering the hobby on a global scale.The letters RC stand for radio control, and refer to anything that is controlled by radio signals that are sent out from a transmitter to a receiver.You'll often see rc referred to as 'remote control' but this is technically incorrect. Radio control is the correct term.RC airplanes and (especially) rc helicopters have traditionally been expensive to buy, and you had to have a fair amount of model-building knowledge to know how to assemble a kit from plans, not to mention knowing how to install the radio control gear properly and of course the...
The UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is hear to stay and they are rapidly replacing the glory days of the fighter pilot and soon, there will be no humans in military aircraft flying the planes. Here is a quick overview of UAVs and all the new types. Hopefully these few links can catch you up on the subject to understand the future of these units. you can see quite quickly there are many types of UAVs and each works on a little bit different principle of flight. Also be aware that each aircraft is a compromise, speed for stability, payload for size and power, this has always been a fact of aerospace design. Now realize that these relatively easy to build units have different functions. UAV are generally...
Ways Of Learning To Fly Rc Airplanes & Helicopters
There are several methods of rc airplane training, and this page will give you a brief insight into each one. The methods given here also apply to rc helicopters, but for the main part we'll stick with airplanes. The important thing to remember when learning to fly radio control is that it will take you some time to gain confidence and better your flying skills. As with everything in life, everyone who wants to learn something new has to start on the very bottom rung of the ladder! RC airplane training is no different, and you need to learn to walk before you can run, as they say. The beauty is that these days many rc airplanes and helicopters are very user-friendly, and there is a huge choice...
Air Charter Guides
Air charter guides offer definite resources for those who wish to use the Internet to book air charter services. They are offer comprehensive coverage of the aircraft services around the world, and they keep passengers updated about the recent developments and air related travel business that will help them plan their next air charter trip. They also provide the latest information on business and pleasure aircrafts. Some air charter guides have their own publication. These publications keep charter trip travelers current on national and international charter operators and brokers all over the world. Prices are usually higher for air charter services, but with the option of online air charter booking...
The hobby of flying model airplanes with remote radio control and electric power has become very popular with the advent of efficient motors, batteries and inexpensive radios. Ready to Fly (RTF) planes and helicopters can be so inexpensive that almost anyone can afford to buy one. But, of course, you get what you pay for and sometimes a very cheap price leads to a disappointing product.The magic dollar amount for a RTF electric airplane is around $50 with offerings below that being mostly toys that fly for very short times and with minimal control. If you are starting out, you'll want to get an RC plane that will withstand the rigors of harsh landings, that can be repaired with spare parts...
Ways Of Learning To Fly Rc Airplanes & Helicopters
There are several methods of rc airplane training, and this page will give you a brief insight into each one. The methods given here also apply to rc helicopters, but for the main part we'll stick with airplanes. The important thing to remember when learning to fly radio control is that it will take you some time to gain confidence and better your flying skills. As with everything in life, everyone who wants to learn something new has to start on the very bottom rung of the ladder! RC airplane training is no different, and you need to learn to walk before you can run, as they say. The beauty is that these days many rc airplanes and helicopters are very user-friendly, and there is a huge choice...
Why You Should Race RC Cars, and Not Just Bash
For those of you who have been racing your RC cars for years, and have a friend or two who you have been trying to get out to the RC tracks, this article is for you. Feel free to forward it to them.For those of you who are fanatical bashers, and have avoided racing your rc cars at the local track, hear me out, because I have 5 great reasons you should take a run at it.1) Hanging out with other RC car enthusiasts- You will absorb new ideas on how to keep your RC cars running at peak performance, just by hangin' out in the pits. Not all of them will be good, some could even do more harm than good. but if you are careful who you listen to, you can learn some terrific stuff that will make...
Chi Sau - Wing Chun Kung Fu Training Method
There are a number of different forms of chi sao, but they all share some common characteristics.They are always two person exercises. The arms always start in contact at striking range They aim to the develop sensitivity to the opponents movements and energy, use of correct position, and ability to find a gap in an opponents defences, and the appropriate use of trapping skills.The six stages of Chi Sau training are:Dan Chi Sao (single sticking hands) Poon Sao (double sticking hands) Jeung Sao (changing hands) Dok Sao (analytical hands) Gor Sao (free applications) Chi Sao Lye Bye Muk (blindfolded chi sao) By looking at each of these stages in more detail we can gain a better understanding of...
Have You Ever Wanted to Fly an RC Airplane?
Flying rc airplanes and helicopters has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years, and more and more people are discovering the hobby on a global scale.The letters RC stand for radio control, and refer to anything that is controlled by radio signals that are sent out from a transmitter to a receiver.You'll often see rc referred to as 'remote control' but this is technically incorrect. Radio control is the correct term.RC airplanes and (especially) rc helicopters have traditionally been expensive to buy, and you had to have a fair amount of model-building knowledge to know how to assemble a kit from plans, not to mention knowing how to install the radio control gear properly and of course the...
Games - American Heritage Games
In the early to mid 1960s, Milton Bradley came out with some interesting games all marketed under the label of American Heritage games. These were all war based games and at the time were very popular. Unfortunately, they drifted off into obscurity and are now some of the rarest games around if you can even find one. Collectors are getting a mint for some of these.The series started in 1961 with the Civil War Edition. This game was a very scaled down Civil War battle game. Each side had only 22 pieces consisting of 10 Infantry, 10 Calvary and 2 Artillery pieces. In order to do combat with an enemy piece you had to line up your piece adjoining it in some way, either side to side or facing the...
Outdoor Activities For Parents and Their Children
An outdoor activity is something that everyone needs and should do. Watching to much TV or just sitting inside is boring, unhealthy and has no reward. Many people go outside and walk or jog, but that too is pretty boring and unrewarding. So what can you do outdoors that is both fun and healthy? Many adults and young adults have forgotten that the best way to exercise outdoors is to play like they did when they were a kid. But how does an adult play outside? The best way is to start a radio control hobby. RC hobbies like airplanes, boats, cars, and helicopters are both fun and very rewarding. Imagine building and then flying your own creation, or ripping across the waves in your own little gas...
Have You Ever Wanted to Fly an RC Airplane?
Flying rc airplanes and helicopters has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years, and more and more people are discovering the hobby on a global scale.The letters RC stand for radio control, and refer to anything that is controlled by radio signals that are sent out from a transmitter to a receiver.You'll often see rc referred to as 'remote control' but this is technically incorrect. Radio control is the correct term.RC airplanes and (especially) rc helicopters have traditionally been expensive to buy, and you had to have a fair amount of model-building knowledge to know how to assemble a kit from plans, not to mention knowing how to install the radio control gear properly and of course the...
The Benefits of a Remote Controlled Golf Trolley
Golf can be a very tiring game, strain and pain being an intrinsic part of it. As the game requires complete physical fitness and well worked swing mechanics, the arms, wrists and shoulder are always at a risk of getting strained and overworked. Hence a player could be completely fatigued by the end of a game leaving him too tired to even carry the golf clubs back.A probable solution to this is offered by the pull golf trolleys that have been a much needed accessory by golfers for some time now. It is a manually pulled trolley that has the capacity to carry not only just golf clubs but the whole golf bag. The pull or push trolleys are inexpensive and there is no doubt that carting the clubs round on...
Why You Should Race RC Cars, and Not Just Bash
For those of you who have been racing your RC cars for years, and have a friend or two who you have been trying to get out to the RC tracks, this article is for you. Feel free to forward it to them.For those of you who are fanatical bashers, and have avoided racing your rc cars at the local track, hear me out, because I have 5 great reasons you should take a run at it.1) Hanging out with other RC car enthusiasts- You will absorb new ideas on how to keep your RC cars running at peak performance, just by hangin' out in the pits. Not all of them will be good, some could even do more harm than good. but if you are careful who you listen to, you can learn some terrific stuff that will make...
UAV Targets, Aerial Dog Fights, Interception, Future of War Intelligence
The UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is hear to stay and they are rapidly replacing the glory days of the fighter pilot and soon, there will be no humans in military aircraft flying the planes. Here is a quick overview of UAVs and all the new types. Hopefully these few links can catch you up on the subject to understand the future of these units. you can see quite quickly there are many types of UAVs and each works on a little bit different principle of flight. Also be aware that each aircraft is a compromise, speed for stability, payload for size and power, this has always been a fact of aerospace design. Now realize that these relatively easy to build units have different functions. UAV are generally...
Finding Lodging at Lake Huron
Travel-and-Leisure Finding Michigan Beach Lodgings 22nd May 2006 If you are planning a Michigan beach vacation, Lake Michigan is the place. Here is an overview on your options. Finding Michigan Beach Lodgings Lake Michigan is the second largest of the Great Lakes of the United States. In fact, it borders four s... Author: Richard Rspad Travel-and-Leisure Michigan Vacations - Where To Go And Stay 22nd May 2006 If you have decided to take a vacation trip to the Michigan area, you are going to find somewhere to stay. There are more than a few choices. Michigan Vacations - Where To Go And Stay Michigan is a large state with lots of vacation opportunities. Th... Author: Richard Rspad Travel-and...
History of the Computer - Redundancy Part 2 of 2
Can you see what's coming next? What happens if the controller fails? Ha! - we're ready for that! We put in another controller, and connect the second string of cables to this one instead! Redundant controllers.Other configurations are also possible, using both interfaces on both controllers, however these are mainly concerned with system throughput, or the ability to switch drives between two or more systems. The extra redundancy provided in these cases is more of a bonus than a necessity.Moving further up the data chain, we need a path between the controller and the I/O (input/output) section of the mainframe. By now you will see that we will use two paths to provide redundancy. You can also...
Nitro Powered RC Cars - Tips for Choosing Your First Gas RC Car
RC (radio controlled) cars, especially the nitro or gas powered RC cars, are becoming increasingly popular. With speeds up to 70 mph, realistic looks, and racing clubs in virtually every large city, it's easy to see why.If you want to join this exciting hobby, there're a few things you should consider before you buy your first nitro-powered RC car. The basic considerations are: size, type, 2 or 4-stroke motor, maintenance, 2 or 4 wheel drive, and ready-to-run (rtr) or kit cars.SizesThe two most popular sizes to choose from are 1/8 and 1/10 scale. 1/10th scale is the industry standard for on-road racers, while 1/8th is more popular for off-road trucks and buggies. The larger 1/8th scale on road car...
RC Jet Information for Beginner Pilots
RC jets are by far the most exciting and exhilarating of any remote control airplane that a person can fly. Radio controlled jets come in many different sizes, engine types and shapes. The most amazing thing about these toy jets are that they can reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour! Of course that isn't the average speed for all remote control jets, but it does give you an idea of what you can do in the future when you get to be a more experienced pilot.So you want to fly RC jets? Well then I can help you by teaching you the basics that you need to know too get started. First off, you need to learn about the different types of RC jets that exist on the market, and what type of engine powers...
What You Need to Pilot a Recreational Aircraft
Piloting a recreational aircraft sounds like a lot of fun to many people, and it is. However, you can't just go out and fly a recreational aircraft. Instead, you will need to have some pilot training first and receive your recreational pilot certification. If you enjoy flying then all of these requirements will be enjoyable for you. Plus, you will truly be prepared when you take flight on your own. The following information will help you obtain your recreational pilot certification and give you a better understanding about what is involved. First of all, keep in mind that pilot training for recreational aircrafts is not the same as a private pilot's license. A recreational pilot certification allows...
Top 5 RC Car Accessories
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...
Why You Should Race RC Cars, and Not Just Bash
For those of you who have been racing your RC cars for years, and have a friend or two who you have been trying to get out to the RC tracks, this article is for you. Feel free to forward it to them.For those of you who are fanatical bashers, and have avoided racing your rc cars at the local track, hear me out, because I have 5 great reasons you should take a run at it.1) Hanging out with other RC car enthusiasts- You will absorb new ideas on how to keep your RC cars running at peak performance, just by hangin' out in the pits. Not all of them will be good, some could even do more harm than good. but if you are careful who you listen to, you can learn some terrific stuff that will make...
Top 5 RC Car Accessories
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...
How To Find Tech Support For Your Computer Printers
Computers are becoming commonplace in homes and offices around the world. The problem is that most people know so very little about their computers, that when something goes wrong, they do not know how to begin the troubleshooting process.The ugly truth is that we could opt to call the technical support phone number that came with the computer, but you never really know what you are going to get at the other end of the phone. You could literally spend several hours just waiting to get to a technician, and then once you have the human on the line, there is just as good of a chance that they will not have a clue, as there is that they will find your solution.I know this because I used to work in a...
Choose From A Wide Variety Of Off Road RC Trucks To Play In The Dirt
Are you tired of driving your cars only on the road? Are you looking to get a little bit dirty? Or even a lot dirty? If you need a change from RC street racing, it is time to go off-road with the extreme off-road RC trucks. With a large variety of RC trucks to choose from, there is something for everybody, and every skill level.Why an RC Truck?If you have experience with RC cars, you might be thinking, why do I need an RC truck? What is wrong with my RC car? Well if you currently drive a streetcar, you do not know what you are missing. With a remote control truck, you can live out all your 4 x 4 dreams. Depending on the type of truck you get, you can take your truck in the dirt, in the mud, through...
Have You Ever Wanted to Fly an RC Airplane?
Flying rc airplanes and helicopters has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years, and more and more people are discovering the hobby on a global scale.The letters RC stand for radio control, and refer to anything that is controlled by radio signals that are sent out from a transmitter to a receiver.You'll often see rc referred to as 'remote control' but this is technically incorrect. Radio control is the correct term.RC airplanes and (especially) rc helicopters have traditionally been expensive to buy, and you had to have a fair amount of model-building knowledge to know how to assemble a kit from plans, not to mention knowing how to install the radio control gear properly and of course the...
Are you tired of driving your cars only on the road? Are you looking to get a little bit dirty? Or even a lot dirty? If you need a change from RC street racing, it is time to go off-road with the extreme off-road RC trucks. With a large variety of RC trucks to choose from, there is something for everybody, and every skill level.Why an RC Truck?If you have experience with RC cars, you might be thinking, why do I need an RC truck? What is wrong with my RC car? Well if you currently drive a streetcar, you do not know what you are missing. With a remote control truck, you can live out all your 4 x 4 dreams. Depending on the type of truck you get, you can take your truck in the dirt, in the mud, through...
Flying RC Helicopter
One of the most thrilling experiences you can have is to fly an aircraft on your own. That is, if you can afford to buy your private helicopter or can avail flying school training. But if both of these are far from realization, then you must have an alternative. No, it's not what you are thinking. You cannot hijack an aircraft! Cut that idea off your mind. What you should be thinking is this: flying a helicopter remotely. Rc helicopter flying has become a better alternative to flying a real helicopter. It costs less and completely safe from crashing. But that is not all. Rc helicopter flying has become a hobby for those who have the passion on helicopters. (Helicopter owners must have one or several...
New Helicopter Design for Your Video War Games
Using Underbelly Cone with Slots Facing Up On a Helicopter to Increase Payload and Liftoff Force. Picture a helicopter model sitting on top of a funnel. The edges of the bottom of the funnel on the table has an additional lip on it which raps around the edges with a little space between it. At the rotor blades force air under the helicopter into the ground cushion below they are forces into the inside of the cone. As the pressure build under it, it forces all that energy to the helicopters C.G. (Center of gravity). This continues as the helicopter lifts up.It will cost us about $10,000 to build a prototype of this concept. Using a RC helicopter like one of these. Which will be a smaller model of an...
UAV Targets, Aerial Dog Fights, Interception, Future of War Intelligence
The UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is hear to stay and they are rapidly replacing the glory days of the fighter pilot and soon, there will be no humans in military aircraft flying the planes. Here is a quick overview of UAVs and all the new types. Hopefully these few links can catch you up on the subject to understand the future of these units. you can see quite quickly there are many types of UAVs and each works on a little bit different principle of flight. Also be aware that each aircraft is a compromise, speed for stability, payload for size and power, this has always been a fact of aerospace design. Now realize that these relatively easy to build units have different functions. UAV are generally...
Model Airplanes from Builder's Cast-Offs!
Strange to say but once you have mastered the basics of building a model airplane and have a few spare bits lying around your workshop or garage it becomes very easy to produce your very own design of RC model airplane. Simple Plastic Airplane Design (SPAD) is really cheap and fun alternative to constructing expensive remote controlled model airplanes kits.The concept of SPAD started in the late 90's and has evolved into a highly detailed and solid method for building RC model airplanes. While using traditional building materials and techniques can take weeks or months to put an airplane together, applying the SPAD concept can reduce the build time down to days, or even hours.SPAD materials are...
Getting Started With Radio Control Cars
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...
RC Cars - Getting Started In The Radio Controlled Hobby
The world of the radio controlled car, or RC car, can be an exciting one indeed, and it seems more people than ever are enjoying the power, speed and excitement that only radio controlled cars and trucks can provide. Many of us of course may remember those radio controlled cars and trucks we played with as children, and we may have fond memories of running those vehicles through the house, perhaps chasing the family dog, or the kid sister. When it comes to hobby quality radio controlled cars, however, things are quite a bit different.For one thing, hobby quality radio controlled cars and trucks are quite a bit faster than those toys you may remember from childhood. Many electric powered radio...
Getting Started With Radio Control Cars
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...
Discover the Thrill of Model Airplane Combat
The sport of model airplane combat has been around now for decades and in recent years has grown exponentially. The human race is naturally competitive and it's only natural that modelers are going to find a way to pit their flying skills against each other.In combat, competitors tie a lengthy streamer to the rear of their model, and take to the skies in an attempt to cut their opponents streamer with their propeller or wing. Category after category has been created to allow all sorts of planes to enter combat. What used to be reserved for balsa and ply-wood built planes has now expanded to allow for much more durable RC model airplanes that are even capable of surviving mid-air collisions...