Category: RC Airplanes

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Pre-Flight RC Airplane Checklists

As with any aircraft, it is crucial to perform a pre-flight checklist before operating an RC airplane. Some may describe the checklist as one of the most important steps for a successful flight. Although it may seem tedious, completing a thorough pre-flight inspection can prevent accidents, prolong the life of your aircraft, and improve your …

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The History and Evolution of RC EDF Jets

Radio-controlled electric ducted fan (RC EDF) jets are a thrilling and challenging hobby that has captured the imagination of aviation enthusiasts all over the world. These small, high-performance jets are powered by electric motors and use ducted fans to produce thrust. This helps give them a unique look and feel that’s unlike any other RC …

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How Many Batteries are used in an RC Jet Turbine Airplane

Jet Turbines are simply an incredible part of RC. However they are also quite complex to operate. One of the most important parts of a Jet Airplane is the batteries that exist on board. How many batteries does a typical RC Jet Turbine ? Well there are (hint) quite a bit of batteries that exist …

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How an RC Model Jet Turbine Works

How an RC Model Jet Turbine Works

A Jet turbine is such an awesome engineering feat, not to mention how cool they look, sound and perform! Being able to have the opportunity to use these engines in our Radio Control models is totally awesome. A typical jet turbine used for RC is capable of spinning over 100,000RPM in order to produce the …

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5 Reasons why the Spektrum iX12 is a Great Radio

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I’ve owned the Spektrum iX12 now for well over a year. After tens of hours of ownership and the radio being bound to several models, there are many features and advantages of this radio that stands out. Just for the record, I bought this radio with my own money, and the thoughts shared here are …

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