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When you decide to purchase a rc helicopter or rc plane obviously the first step is to learn to fly the model.A rc flight simulator like the Phoenix Simulator can play a very important role in this learning process, and it can spare you some money as well because when you crash the plane . . . → Read More: Learn To Fly With The Phoenix Simulator A Radio Controlled Vehical Can Be A Great Hobby! If You Want A Fun Hobby Consider a Radio Controlled Vehical – RC Cars, Planes, Boats and Helicopters One hobby that can be fun for all ages is flying a radio controlled helicopter or any radio controlled vehical. Whether you are a child or . . . → Read More: A Radio Controlled Vehical Can Be A Great Hobby So Your Thinking About Getting Into Radio Control Hobbies Getting Into Radio Control Hobbies: Fancy yourself as a model flyer or as a model race car demon? The radio control hobby is amongst the most addictive probably because of the adrenalin rush you get! The sheer buzz of landing that warbird safely or . . . → Read More: Radio Control Hobbies Are A Adreniline Rush For Sure Choosing RC Models As A Gift. Things You Should Consider First. RC Models as Gifts The holidays is fast approaching and this year, what have you prepared for your loved ones? Or, have you prepared anything at all? A great gift idea for your boys or your boyfriend this coming holidays is a . . . → Read More: Choosing RC Models As A Gift Chapter #1- RC Airplane Parts The RC airplane parts typically consist of: (see Fig.1 ( rc airplane parts ) , Fig.3a, Fig.3b) a) Fuselage b) Wings c) Horizontal stabilizer d) Vertical stabilizer e) Elevator f) Rudder g) Aileron h) flaps (optional) i) Wheels j) Landing gear k) Engine l) Propeller m) Fueltank n) Servos . . . → Read More: RC Airplane Parts-Online Training Series1 Chapter #2 – Why and How RC Model Airplanes Fly This chapter, we will discuss the aerodynamic forces acting on an rc airplane. Many people just accept the fact that rc airplanes fly because of its wings. Right. But the force that acts on the wings to achieve flight is often overlooked. Yes, we . . . → Read More: Why and How RC Model Airplanes Fly Chapter #3 – Airplane Stability and Control Chapter 3 : Airplane Stability and Control All aircraft needs stability and the only way to stabilize an aircraft (if it cannot stabilize itself) is by its control surfaces. But first let us study the airplane’s axis of rotation. The airplane moves on it’s three dimensional axis . . . → Read More: RC Airplane Training Course Chapter #4 Weight and Balance In Chapter 2, we had a brief lesson on how weight affects the aircraft in flight. Because gravity affects the aircraft weight, it is of utmost importance to keep the weight to a minimum. Also, it is important to determine the distribution of weight. Although the aircraft has normal . . . → Read More: Weight and Balance Training Course Chapter #5 RC Airplane Engines The aircraft powerplant consists of all the accessories needed by the aircraft to produce thrust. It consists of the engine, propeller, fuel tank, spinner, fuel tubing and other accessories that are directly related for the powerplant to function (see Fig.18). The model aircraft commonly utilizes the internal combustion engine . . . → Read More: RC Airplane Engines Training Course Chapter #6-Choosing My First Model Airplane The main intent of this chapter is for the beginner to choose the correct ways to start his/her hobby with minimal error. Of course, there is no such thing as perfect ways to start this hobby. Just avoiding the “don’ts” which we usually ignore and when the consequences . . . → Read More: Choosing My First Model Airplane Training Course |