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Radio Control Hobbies

By Brian on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 | No Comments

Radio Control Hobbies
What is the average cost of a “starter” radio controlled plane?

I am considering taking up radio controlled planes as a hobby. But I have no experience, and don’t know where to start. What is the average cost of a “starter” radio controlled plane? I mean starter, as in the first own owned to get started. What would be needed to get started? Just the plane and controller? Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.

First, find out if there is a local group of RC flyers, and if so, go watch them fly and talk with them.
In MANY cases, you may be allowed to fly a trainer, and/or may be able to buy one, used, at a more reasonable cost. ALSO, it is easier to learn IF you have an instructor.

You have to decide WHAT you want to fly also.
There are some very cheap, almost indoor only, models if that is what you want.
You also have the choice of electric, nitro, and in larger models, gasoline engines.

There are many good hobby sites if there are no local shops. Search RC aircraft.
Tower Hobbies, one of my favorite sources for materials, has almost everything from beginners RTF models to materials for building from scratch, as do many others.

A reasonable trainer’s basic cost depends in part on what power, (electric, nitro), the size, and the type, (RTF, ARF, Kit, etc.), and a “combination” including plane, radio, engine/motor, servos can be from under 100 to about 200.
Needed accessories such as fuel/batteries, props, chargers, etc. can add another 100 or so.

Personally, for outdoor flying, I would NEVER use anything smaller than a 48″ wingspan, and not use a “foam” plane as they are, in my opinion, too light to fly in anything greater than a VERY light breeze; but that is just me.
I also prefer nitro over electric, but I have been flying for years and want to HEAR as well as see a plane.

Hope this helps.

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Radio Control Model

By Brian on Friday, August 6th, 2010 | No Comments

Radio Control Model

Enjoy Hours of Fun and Excitement with Radio Control Helicopter

A radio control helicopter can provide hours of fun and excitement for both boys and the big boys.  Flying a heli is a perfect hobby to relieve stress or to simply have fun while enjoying the outdoors.  Although it is more exciting to fly a radio controlled model helicopter outdoors, there are some models that you can safely fly indoors.  If you decide to make this as a hobby, then you can easily buy a complete heli kit from a local shop or from an online store.  A complete kit comes with everything you need.  It means your RC helicopter is ready to fly.  To get you started, here is a simple guide for beginners who want to fly RC helicopters.   

First, you have to decide where you will buy your first radio control helicopter kit.  Because this type of toy is very popular, you can easily find a complete kit in hobby shops and RC stores.  Buying from a local store has some advantages because you can visually inspect the RC helicopters on display.  Unfortunately, the prices of model helicopters in local shops can be very expensive.  One big advantage of buying online is that the prices are relatively cheaper.  You will also get the chance to select from a wide variety of RC helicopters.  Most important of all, it is very convenient to shop online because you can directly order the radio controlled model helicopter from the website of a retailer.  As a rule of thumb, most hobbyists prefer to purchase online because they can easily customize their helicopters by choosing different parts and accessories.  

Next, you need to choose the size of the radio control helicopter that is best for you.  Remember that RC helicopters come in various sizes.  There are two factors that may affect your decision: your skill level and your budget.  For beginners, it is best to start with mini or micro RC helicopters.  These are the ideal models for those who are just starting to learn RC flying.  A smaller radio controlled model helicopter is cheaper so you can easily afford it.  Worries about crashes would be minimal because replacement parts are cheaper also.  However, a mini heli is a bit unstable but it is a good model for practicing your skills.  On the other hand, bigger RC helicopters are expensive but you can get the best deal out of them.  Bigger models are also more stable so you can practice different complicated maneuvers.

Lastly, you should choose between a gas-powered remote control helicopter and electric models.  In the past, almost all RC helicopters are powered by gas.  Today, there are top of the line models equipped with powerful rechargeable batteries that can power the heli for several minutes.  Of course, you can enjoy longer flying hours from gas-powered RC helicopters.  However, you have to bear with the fumes produced by the gas engine.  Battery powered radio controlled model helicopter does not produce annoying fumes and flies more silently.  You can fly a mini electric heli indoors and no one will be bothered by the smell of gas and fumes.  

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By Brian on Monday, August 2nd, 2010 | No Comments

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Attention to How RC Cars Function

You have probably seen the ads on Saturday morning television proclaiming the amazing abilities of the “Super Ultra Road-rippin’ Devastator” or some other Radio Controlled Toys. And you may have seen people at the park flying a model airplane or blimp, or controlling a miniature boat sailing serenely across a pond. In this article hereby, you will learn all about radio control. You will find out what frequencies are used for electric RC toys, such as the Radio Controlled Airplanes sought after both on the Online Marketplace and at real department stores, what the different components are and how they all work together. You will also learn what the difference between radio control and remote control is when talking about toys or models. Types of RC Toys RC toys come in a large variety of models, including: • Cars • Trucks • Fantasy vehicles • Airplanes • Helicopters • Blimps • Sailboats • Motor boats • Submarines • Robots • Animals While the mechanics of how they operate can differ greatly between different toys, the basic principle is the same. All radio controlled toys have four main parts: • Transmitter – You hold the transmitter in your hands to control the toy. It sends Radio waves to the receiver. • Receiver – An antenna and circuit board inside the toy receives signals from the transmitter and activates motors inside the toy as commanded by the transmitter. • Motor(s) – Motors can turn wheels, steer the vehicle, operate propellers, etc. • Power source The transmitter sends a control signal to the receiver using radio waves (see How Radio Works for details), which then drives a motor, causing a specific action to occur. The motor in a car may cause the wheels to turn, while the motor in a plane may adjust the flaps. The power source is typically a rechargeable battery pack, but sometimes it’s just normal batteries. In many of the RC toys, the radio controlled motor provides guidance while another source of power provides the locomotion. Here are some examples: • A model airplane often has a small gas-powered engine to turn the propeller; the RC motor controls the flaps. • A sailboat uses the wind for propulsion; the RC motor controls the rudder. • A blimp uses helium or hot air for lift; the RC motors control small propellers. Source by http://blog.topons.com/index.php/2010/08/attention-to-how-rc-cars-function/

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By Brian on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 | No Comments

Radio Control Toys

Types Of Radio Control Cars

If you’re new to the radio control toys past-time, you’ll be wanting to know some data about functionality, range, size, and power basics before you decide on the model that’s's best for you. A few of these basics are merely “nice-to-know,” while some are comprehensive “need-to-know.” Some of this information represents “direct impact” data toward your last call of the precise model, manufacturer, scale, and motor type that best suits your current situation.

Your initial decisions depend on if you’re buying the radio control model for yourself, your kid, your grandchild, or if it’s's a present for a mate.

Function refers to what type of control you have over the model. Full-function models go forward, backward, turn right and left, stop, and, in the case of construction hardware, lift, dump, load, and perform most of the functions of real life construction machines.

Designed often for little kids, multi-function automobiles go on, in reverse, steer one direction only and stop. This distance varies for the various remote control toys, but most toys fall into the range of 30-feet to slightly more than 180-feet. Outside interferences occasionally block, or weaken your signal. These interferences include things like feeble batteries, other nearby toys operating on the same frequency, citizen’s band ( CB ) radios, cell phones, and nearby high-voltage transformers.

A half 4-scale mustang is 24-times smaller than the Ford Mustang you purchase off the showroom floor. The smaller the fragment, the smaller the vehicle, and sizes range from the tiniest at third 2-scale to the largest at one / 8-scale. 2 kinds of propulsion strategies power remote control toys. NITRO needs the extra purchase of liquid fuel. Smaller electric RCs operate on AA batteries, which you’ll usually purchase separately.

Larger electric automobiles use chargeable battery packs in one of 4 different Ni-Cad voltage versions. They’re : 4.8-volt in a blue package, 6.0-volt in black packaging, 9.6-volt packaged in red, and the yellow package containing 7.2-volts of power. 6.0v and 9.6v may or might not be included. Check the product description to see. Buy that separately. The transmitter control also wants either a 9-volt battery or multiple AA batteries. Sometimes the manufacturer includes those, often not.

The product outline, and / or the packaging should tell you if you may make that an extra purchase. You currently have enough information to steer you to the final call as to which radio control automobile fits your wishes and wants. Make your selection scrupulously and you, or your giftee, will enjoy many hours of fun with your RC model.

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Radio control toys are a speciality that is easy to get into but has various aspects where you will require assistance.

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