RC Cars for Small Spaces

Remote Controlled Cars can be fun indoors and outdoors, whether you have lots of space or very little available. Depending on the area available, it is possible to lay out two dimensional ramps with open areas for racing or simply make tightly-controlled maneuvers around obstacles in a series of runs or figure-eights. A few well placed boxes for tunnels help to make things more interesting. RC Cars are very easy to control, and can be mastered quite quickly; this makes them suitable for beginners and small fingers. They are equally suitable for experienced hobbyists too, as they make a welcome change from more difficult vehicles. Good operating dstances give you room to play and return your car to you - and two ore more cars make for even more fun! Go try one today!

Fun Flying Remote Control Helis

For all those airplane aficionados out there who love to fly, radio controlled helicopters are often just what the doctor ordered! You can soar high with the controls of RC Helicopters even while on terra firma. And, if you thought it was just a fun afternoon outing, don't forget your rc heli can be used for aerial photography too! Using the handheld transmitter, the 'pilot' is able to send signals to a receiver in the helicopter. RC Helicopters are usually constructed using carbon fiber, aluminum, balsa wood, foam, or fiberglass, and are available in a variety of designs. Models that are more maneuverable, such as helicopters with collective pitch, possess greater aerobatic capabilities, but are mostly more difficult to fly. The transmitter allows the pilot to use a hand-held radio to control the throttle/main rotor speed, blade angle, cyclic controls for pitch and roll, and the tail rotor for the yaw. When controlled together properly, these helis fly and perform the very same aerobatic tricks (such as hovering and backward flight) that full-sized helicopters do at displays. So what different rc heli types are there? There are four main types: * Nitro (internal combustion) * Electric * Gas turbine * Petrol / gasoline Gas turbine and electric helicopters are rapidly evolving, but the nitro types are currently the most common. Learning to fly a radio controlled heli iseasier than isoften thought. With the latest advances in technology, flight simulator software can teach amateur hobbyists to handle their toy. PC flight simulator software can guide amateurs to learn all sorts of aviation and manipulation tricks. Happy flying!

Your Radio Controlled Hobby - Which Vehicle is for You?

The most basic (and arguably the most fun) type of radio controlled hobby is the remote control car. Small model cars can be rigged in a way that will allow you to accelerate, steer, and brake them at will. There are numerous ways that you can accomplish this. The first is to just buy a remote controlled car and some good batteries. However, if you are interested in the technical aspect of it then this may seem uninteresting. Another option is to build a model or a kit from scratch, putting together all of the components of the car and installing the radio control system. Still another option is to take a pre-existing toy, and mount all of the radio components inside.

Toy cars aren’t the only radio controlled hobby. Remote controlled boats are also very popular. It is fairly easy to convert a boat toy to be radio controlled. The biggest challenge faced by those trying to make a radio controlled boat is the issue of having a waterproof area for the engine and electrical equipment. Usually this is solved by placing the motor in the hull of the boat, and having the propeller emerge underwater through some sort of rubber, watertight seal. It is a good idea to buy this part of the boat pre-made, since a do-it-yourself, trial and error approach could lead to quite a few ruined engines before you get it right.

Radio planes are probably the most difficult project to undertake. Since a plane requires very detailed calculations and measurements in order to stay afloat, you will have to be attentive every step of the way. Makers of radio controlled airplanes will usually take one of two routes. The first is to buy kits that include cutout pieces of some sort of light wood that can be assembled using glue. After that is done, the radio and motor equipment are purchased and added in. The second method is to skip the kit, and find (or even make your own) plans for a model plane. After you have plans, you buy all of the necessary wood to make the plane from scratch.

Airplanes aren’t the only radio controlled devices that take to the skies. Remote control helicopters are becoming more and more popular. They require around the same (perhaps a little less) detail as planes, and allow for a more interesting flying experience since they can hover in midair, and go backwards / forwards on command. The novelty of flying a toy helicopter is what attracts many people to building one, while planes usually attract those who enjoy the technical and mathematical aspects of getting the plane to leave the ground. Both are extremely rewarding, especially after hours and hours of labor.

Whichever toy you prefer, be sure to have fun, and don't take things too seriously!

Blue Goolrc Off Road Truck

This Blue Goolrc Off Road Truck is amazing!

It can cover all manner of terrain from grass to water, rock to snow, at speeds up to 40 mph! A charge of 2 1/2 hours gives a 10 minute run, which sounds short, but in fact is usually enough to cover quite a distance - and remember, you have to walk back to your home or car afterwards!

The car is very sturdy, and can cope with water and mud, although try to avoid long drops or you might not be so lucky! Control distance is around 100 yards, so you can keep your feet dry while your little budddy does his stuff!

Fundamentals of Remote Controlled Flight

Radio controlled devices can rack up quite a bill when you consider all of the various things you need to purchase in order to enjoy your hobby. You have to buy the model itself, plus tools and equipment to keep it in the air. Then need fuel, or pay for electricity to charge the battery. In all it can be an expensive venture. Then, after all this effort and expense, your investment may crash to the ground or turn into a fireball. So it is important that before you fly your plane or heli, you take precautions to ensure you are doing the best you can in order not to waste your money.

Find a place with a good take-off point. Sidewalks and roads are perfect for this. Check for low signage, cables and trees as obstacles and avoid these.

First check your equipment. Double check everything before you send up your plane. Pay particular attention to the landing gear. gear. Ensure it operates safely and that it is capable of a safe a position touchdown. Check all the connections, levers, cables are responsive and fluid in movement.

Set your plane on a flat surface with room to roll, gather speed, and take off. Check no pedestrians or dogs can get in the way and if all is good, proceed with your flight.

Happy flying!

Radio Control - A short history

Radio Controlled or remote controlled devices are worked remotely from a distance. Nikola Tesla demonstrated a remotely controlled ship in 1898, using transmitter and receiver controlled on the wireless principle. He laid the foundations for our modern rc devices. Radio controlled models can be toy grade or hobby grade. Toy grade devices are available at a low cost in retail shops. They are ready assembled models, and usually utilize electric power. Hobby grade models are more expensive but are more durable and serviceable. They usually require assembly, and most often run on gasoline or nitro. Most people will start with a toy grade; once they have tried and mastered a few of these, they may wish to move onto more serious - and challenging - hobby grade rc planes and helicopters. Now the hobby becomes the obsession!

Blue Syma S107G 3 Channel RC Helicopter Gift for RC Hobbyist

I love this Blue Syma S107G 3 Channel RC Helicopter!

It's stable, easy to fly and well-balanced - just right for beginners. It's very maneuverable, being only 8 ounces in weight, and the controls are very responsive. It takes around 30 minutes to charge for a 10 minute flight. It's an indoor heli, so don't try to fly it outdoors because it might get lost. The signals tend to be weaker outdoors too.

It's an exhilarating experience, gives you a great buzz when you're in control of this little beauty. Don't like blue? Try yellow! I recommend it as a great gift for Dad - just don't tell the kids!