This is one of the frequently asked questions when people look for their first radio controlled model. I was 15 years old when I bought my first remote control car. Back then, choosing between a RTR model and a build kit for my first RC car was a difficult decision to make. Since I was put in the same place before, I hope that I can shed some light on the topic which should help you make the decision for your first radio control vehicle, whether it is a car, boat, helicopter, airplane and etc.
We've been researching the feedbacks of some RC pilots of varying skill levels about which planes are the best out there for beginners. So, listed here are the 3 best beginner's planes for all of you new pilots. These are the most popular ones because they generally have excellent combination of very high durability and easiness to fly, while still being fun at the same time. You can now stop worrying about which plane is the best for you and concentrate more on actually learn how to fly.
Before you fly your RC plane, whether it's for the first time ever (maiden flight) or not, special precautions must be taken, since more attention and alert is required than any other RC vehicles. Flying RC plane is a super rewarding experience, but as always, silly accidents and recklessness can mean the downfall of your beloved hobby. Injuries and losses must be avoided at all cost. Here are some of the special things that you must know and do before flying an RC plane, besides the normal precautions of ground RC.
A nitro engine is a great piece of engineering, it's a fully functional engine with a very small size. An internal combustion engine is the heart of modern day transportation; a nitro engine is the very basic of an internal combustion engine. Due to its small size, starting up and taking care of a nitro engine might require some efforts especially when you don’t have any prior knowledge of the engine. This article is intended to guide you with your first time experience with a nitro powered radio controlled car or truck but the basic principles can also be applied to any other nitro engine on an aircraft, boats or helicopters.
Thanks to global warming we now have a colder winter and I bet that you won’t go out there in this cold weather to fly your RC helicopter. Your flight skill is getting rustier and I’m sure you can’t wait any longer to take your gears out again. Don’t worry; there is a simple way for you to enjoy remote control again. The Syma Mosquito is a cheap and small radio controlled helicopter that you can fly indoor.
The abbreviation RC stands for remote or radio control which means that the vehicle can be controlled remotely by a radio system. This sets apart a radio controlled model from other toys which can’t be steered wirelessly from a distance. For a beginner, learning about the radio system of a remote controlled vehicle can be quite complicated especially when you are buying a build kit which doesn’t come with a radio system in the box.
Are you thinking of entering into the world of Remote Control Cars? There are probably a lot of questions you will have about which car is best for you. The RC Car Guide will help you decide.
Are you a current owner of an RC car? You need The RC Car Guide to help you maintain and speed tune your RC Car!
The RC Car Guide is packed with information you need on choosing an RC Car and keeping it running it's best after your purchase.
