Category: General Radio Control

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RC Hobbies – Which one is for You?

The non technical guide to getting started in RC. Be informed – start here. RC (Radio Control) Which RC hobbies are for you? So you arrive at this page and your immediate question is, which RC hobbies are for you? Such a simple question has a fairly lengthy answer. The good thing is there are …

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Propellor Strength and Performance

Displacement - Stainless Steel Prop

Have you ever wondered if the type of material makes a difference in the performance of your RC Boat or RC Airplane? We will now take a look at how propeller strength and performance are effected. This does scale up to even full scale Boats and Airplanes. Many full scale boating enthusiasts have experienced negative …

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Operating Temperature of Electric and Nitro/Gas Engines

Introduction In all powered forms of Radio Control Modeling, the operating temperature of the main driving motor or engine is an important factor to consider for longevity and performance. Depending on the load or conditions the motor/engine must face will determine the correct operating temperature. The operating temperature for a gas, nitro or electric motor/Engine …

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Prop Box Build – Boat and Airplane Props

Whether you need to store Airplane Props or Boat Props, this DIY (Do it Yourself) Prop Box guide will get the job done. When Prop Numbers start to increase and it’s getting more difficult to safely store your props, a Prop Box is in desperate need. Safely storing props is always a must as props …

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Measuring Speed for all RC Models

For Measuring Electrical Parameters visit – Measuring Electricity Being able to measure the speed of your Radio Control Model may be important by many. I know my most favourable recorded value is definitely SPEED. The faster, the more thrilling. However, some of you may be wondering how is this possible? How do people determine the speed …

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