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Radio Controlled Cars

Thu, 8 Aug 2008 17:58:42 GMT

posted by jojoku

Radio controlled cars are one coolest tech toys around. If you love speed, cars and racing, you are going to love radio controlled cars. Radio controlled cars have always been popular, but today's radio controlled cars can go faster, are more stable and have much more bells and whistles than their predecessors.

Whether you are looking for an off road vehicle, street speed machine or would like to join a radio controlled car racing club, you can easily find the type of vehicle that will fit your needs.

Depending on your needs, a radio controlled car can cost $20 all the way up to $500 or $600. You can buy plenty of accessories for your cars from tires, suspension systems, to super tuned engines. Many radio controlled cars can reach speeds of 20 mph and high end radio controlled cars can easily break the 60 mph speed barrier.

Many people buy radio controlled complete, however there are many enthusiasts that build their car from scratch or interchange major components among their radio controlled car collection.

The biggest market in the radio controlled community is cars, so there are usually plenty of models and accessories to choose from. You can usually go online and check out hobby sites or radio controlled car forums to find out the latest information on the best products, and tips on controlling your vehicle. There are also plenty of magazines and clubs that you can find through your local hobby shops. If you love cars and enjoy controlling them, take a look at radio controlled cars.

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The Basics Of Radio Controlled Plane Flight

Sat, 9 Mar 2008 11:28:58 GMT

posted by jojoku

Radio controlled planes can rack up quite a bill when you consider all of the different things you have to buy in order to enjoy the hobby. You have to buy the plane model itself, as well as all the radio and motor equipment to keep it in the air. Then you have to buy gasoline, or pay for electricity to charge the battery. All in all it can be a very expensive venture. After you spend all of this money, nothing is worse than seeing your investment crash to the ground and erupt into a huge fireball (well, maybe not the fireball part; however, you can expect all of your components to be smashed beyond any working state). So when you fly your plane for the first time, you have to use extreme caution in making sure that you don't ruin your plane and consequently waste your money.

The most important part is to choose the day and the place carefully. On the ideal day, there are perfectly clear skies, with little to no wind. Hopefully it is also warm, but if it isn't that won't jeopardize your mission (unless you are shivering so much that you can't effectively control the plane). You should go to a place that offers some sort of good take-off point. Sidewalks and roads are perfect for this. You should also try to look for an area that is low on houses, trees, and preferably doesn't have many people around.

First you need to check all of your equipment. Even if you are a pro at handling radio controlled planes, nothing can save you from faulty equipment. Check and double-check everything before you send the plane up. Be sure to pay special attention to the landing gear. Make sure it is secure, and that it will be able to withstand the force of impact when the plane touches the ground after you are done flying. Also check all of the connections between the motor and the fuel supply or batteries. Test all of the radio equipment to make sure that every motion is interpreted by the plane. Hold it in your hand as you or a friend tries all of the levers and knobs.

Set your plane on some sort of surface that will act as a good runway. If you're in a park with sidewalks, find a large strip of sidewalk that will give your plane plenty of room to roll, gather speed, and take off. Just make sure there are no people walking in the way. Get up to speed, and if everything goes right you should lift smoothly in the air. Hopefully you will have read through the manual that came with your plane. Every radio controller is slightly different, so I can't give you detailed instructions on that aspect of the flight. You will have to read your manual to find out how to do it well.

After the flight you need to do yet another inspection of the equipment. If it was in good shape at the beginning of the flight and the flight went by without a hitch, it isn't likely to have some sort of new problem that has suddenly shown up. However, you should always investigate anyways, and save yourself some grief in the future. If you notice something wrong, you can take the plane directly home and take care of it, rather than wait until you notice it the next time you come out to fly.

Follow all of these procedures, along with any local laws or regulations that may affect your flying session. Flying is a fun hobby, and if you are able to follow all of the guidelines that I have provided, as well as any other factors that may affect you personally, then you will find it to be a very enjoyable and worthy pastime.

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Radio Controlled Cars: Those wireless speedy machines that make you go zoooom zoooom!

Sat, 28 Sep 2008 07:03:52 GMT

posted by ricarde88
Imagine being in control of a mini machine on wheels able to run faster than any human being on earth even rivaling that of a cheetah's at 70 mph. Yes, these radio controlled masterpieces are now widely manufactured exclusively for the speed freaks in all of us. But before we put ourselves to overdrive, it is first proper to learn about what we are dealing with and familiarize ourselves to some automobile racing terms, tips and tricks, and all the r/c dogma we will so ever need. Don't forget to fasten your seat belts coz' we are in for a bumpy ride!

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Choosing A Radio Controlled Plane

Fri, 18 Aug 2007 07:12:18 GMT

posted by jojoku

When you buy a radio controlled plane for the first time, you may have some difficulty choosing the plane that will introduce you to the remote controlled hobby. You will want something that will be fairly cheap to purchase, and will give you a chance to learn how to fly remote controlled planes before you move onto more advanced planes. If you buy the first plane that you see, you could end up having a very bad experience for your first time, and be completely turned away from the hobby. This is why it is very important to know that there are many different characteristics that you can look for. In this article I will go over most of them. So read on to find out about what you need to look for to have the best experience possible when you fly a radio controlled plane for the first time.

First you need to assess your own building skills. You can buy airplane kits that require you to build the entire thing from scraps of wood, or you can buy kits that just require you to snap a few parts together. If you want to make a huge, prolonged project out of your radio controlled plane, then you can buy one that requires full assembly. However, you should always be sure that your building skills are up for it. If you don't want to spend the time required to do this, or if you don't have the prowess to build it, then you can buy a plane that does not require any assembly at all. You just pull it out of the box, and you're ready to go flying for the afternoon.

Next you will want to look for something that has stability for people without are flying for the first time. It may not seem like it, but to fly a radio controlled plane you need at least some skill. But, if you search for the right item you can find something that is more geared towards beginners. Slow flying speed is always a benefit, just as driving slow is a good way to learn how to control a car for the first time. You will want a light plane with larger wings that can catch the wind better. This will make takeoff easier. You will also want to look for planes that have flat bottoms, and wings mounted high on the body. If you get a plane that has all of these features, your maiden flight will be as smooth as possible.

Next you need to consider the model of the airplane you are going to buy. You can get model replicas of almost any type of plane, from the first Wright Brothers' plane to modern military jets. If you are buying a model plane, you are probably already interested in planes to begin with. Think of what plane you are most intrigued by when you look through plane books, and see if you can find a kit that is modeled after that plane. This will give you a personal interest in the model that you are getting. When you fly it for the first time, it will be almost like being in the cockpit of the actual plane.

After you have decided on these issues when picking your plane, the rest is just up to personal preference. But if you pay close attention to these and pick your plane carefully, you will find that radio controlled flying is a great way to spend your time. It is a very rewarding hobby, and it can last you a lifetime if you choose planes that are compliant with your level of skill. After all, you don't want to go out on your first flight and then crash your plane directly into the ground or a tree. So choose your first plane carefully, and you can avoid being immensely frustrated in the future.

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