HOOKED ON RC AIRPLANES Simulators Do Wonders. Once you get past the hurdle of learning to fly that first plane, you'll be hooked for life. Trust me! The different aspects and possibilities of this hobby truly are limitless. The direction you decide is completely up to you. The pages below are a LEARN HOW TO FLY RC PLANES FOR BEGINNERS Whether you're getting help or want to learn how to fly RC planes on your own, a good first RC plane should be stable, self correcting, and forgiving. In other words, don't go out and buy an RC Jet as your first plane or any other highly unstable aerobatic plane. This is CHOOSING RC SERVOS FOR YOUR RC AIRPLANE Choosing the right RC servos for YOUR RC airplane is much easier than you might think. Servos are literally the "muscles" that control every moving part of our RC airplanes. Servos actuate the control surfaces, throttle, landing gear, smoke, and anything else aboard the airplane that needs our input while in RADIO CONTROLLED AMPHIBIOUS AIRPLANES RC Amphibious Airplanes. There are primarily three types of radio controlled amphibious airplanes. The first type are airplanes that actually float on their belly like a boat. The second type are RC airplanes with pontoon-like floats in place of standard landing gear with wheels. Then you have contraptions that look like hydro boats,

but

FREE RC SIMULATOR GUIDE A free RC simulator is nowhere near as realistic as the commercial RC flight simulators.But they are great for a brand new pilot trying to get used to "control reversal", which is one of the most difficult aspects of learning to fly radio controlled aircraft. THE RC AIRPLANE ADDICT "BLOG" key that holds prop mounting plate on crank shaft. Had my ASP engine running not bad. Next thing I know the prop mounting plate came off. Discovered the little key that connects plate to crank was lost. Continue reading "key that holds prop mounting plate on crank shaft".

Jan 09, 2021.

WHICH MODEL AIRPLANE GLUE SHOULD I USE? Canopy Glue. Canopy glue is the type of model airplane glue used to attach canopies to an RC airplane. Many times the canopies are nothing more than a bubble of plastic that is glued right to the covering of the fuselage.Canopy glue is clear when it cures so that HOOKED ON RC AIRPLANES Simulators Do Wonders. Once you get past the hurdle of learning to fly that first plane, you'll be hooked for life. Trust me! The different aspects and possibilities of this hobby truly are limitless. The direction you decide is completely up to you. The pages below are a LEARN HOW TO FLY RC PLANES FOR BEGINNERS Whether you're getting help or want to learn how to fly RC planes on your own, a good first RC plane should be stable, self correcting, and forgiving. In other words, don't go out and buy an RC Jet as your first plane or any other highly unstable aerobatic plane. This is CHOOSING RC SERVOS FOR YOUR RC AIRPLANE Choosing the right RC servos for YOUR RC airplane is much easier than you might think. Servos are literally the "muscles" that control every moving part of our RC airplanes. Servos actuate the control surfaces, throttle, landing gear, smoke, and anything else aboard the airplane that needs our input while in RADIO CONTROLLED AMPHIBIOUS AIRPLANES RC Amphibious Airplanes. There are primarily three types of radio controlled amphibious airplanes. The first type are airplanes that actually float on their belly like a boat. The second type are RC airplanes with pontoon-like floats in place of standard landing gear with wheels. Then you have contraptions that look like hydro boats,

but

FREE RC SIMULATOR GUIDE A free RC simulator is nowhere near as realistic as the commercial RC flight simulators.But they are great for a brand new pilot trying to get used to "control reversal", which is one of the most difficult aspects of learning to fly radio controlled aircraft. THE RC AIRPLANE ADDICT "BLOG" key that holds prop mounting plate on crank shaft. Had my ASP engine running not bad. Next thing I know the prop mounting plate came off. Discovered the little key that connects plate to crank was lost. Continue reading "key that holds prop mounting plate on crank shaft".

Jan 09, 2021.

WHICH MODEL AIRPLANE GLUE SHOULD I USE? Canopy Glue. Canopy glue is the type of model airplane glue used to attach canopies to an RC airplane. Many times the canopies are nothing more than a bubble of plastic that is glued right to the covering of the fuselage.Canopy glue is clear when it cures so that

TYPES OF RC PROPS

Types of RC Props. Three common types of RC props used where I fly are wooden, carbon-reinforced nylon (APC brand), and fiberglass-reinforced nylon (Master Airscrew Brand). Yes, there are more expensive higher end propellers available, but these are what most of us common folk use. So how do you know which one of these to pick? THE RC AIRPLANE ADDICT "BLOG" Jan 09, 2021 carbon cub 1.3 battery dilemma. Greetings all Enthusiasts I have my starting plane carbon cub 1.3 s+, I have been pre-packed with an e-flite battery (LiPO 11.1 V, 1300 mAh). KMS BRUSHLESS MOTORS KMS brushless motors and ESC's are made in Hong Kong China by Kinetic Motor Systems.. The performance and quality of KMS motors are comparable to some of the other "name brand" brushless motors, but they are much more affordable! Hobby People carries KMS Brushless Motors including KMS inrunners, outrunners, and ESC's. Hobby People has carried this brand for the past several years and WHAT'S BEST RC AIRPLANE FOR A BEGINNER? The best RC airplane for you is an ARF (Almost Ready to fly) airplane. ARF RC airplanes typically take three to four evenings to put together. My trainer came in the box to the right. An ARF requires you to glue the wing halves together and glue the horizontal and vertical stabilizers to the fuselage. EFLITE BRUSHLESS MOTORS E-Flite Six Series Motors. E-Flites Six Series are constructed from a special slotted 6-pole design. These are high torque brushless motors unique in the fact that they are designed for either direct drive or gearbox applications. If you have a Speed 400 or 480 brushed motor that you are looking to upgrade, this is the perfect match. PARK FLYERS FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PILOTS ParkZone T-28 Trojan. The ParkZone T-28 is a very powerful foam rendition of the popular warbird. With the help of an experienced flyer, it can make an excellent first airplane. However, it's best in the hands of someone who has some prior flying experience.

PARKZONE AIRPLANES

ParkZone airplanes come in three different forms. Ready to Fly (RTF), Bind and Fly (BNF) and Plug and PLay (PNP). The RTF version comes with everything you need to fly, including the transmitter. A BNF version (my personal favorite) comes with everything you need to fly except a DSM2 transmitter. If you have a DSMS radio, you simply bind it to

RC AIRPLANE FLOATS

You’ll notice that just about all airplane floats are larger in the front with a 90 degree step up to a thinner portion in the rear. When the airplane gets up to speed the floats will rise up out of the water and only a small portion of the float directly front of the step will be touching the water. HOW TO BALANCE YOUR RC AIRPLANE Instead of picking the airplane up with your index fingers after each adjustment, you simply sit the plane on the tool. Sit the weight on top of the plane where you plan to glue it. WIRING THE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC POWERED RC AIRPLANE Matt's Reply: Wiring an electric RC airplane. Hi Anthony, Most all small electronic speed controllers (ESC's) have what are called BEC's. Battery Eliminator Circuits. This allows the receiver to be powered with the same battery that powers the motor. BEC's also monitor the battery voltage and are most always programmed to cut the current to

the

HOOKED ON RC AIRPLANES Plunge into the most addicting yet extremely rewarding hobby of flying RC airplanes with this crash course in model aviation. Just a heads up, once bitten by the bug you will never be the same! LEARN HOW TO FLY RC PLANES FOR BEGINNERS Whether you're getting help or want to learn how to fly RC planes on your own, a good first RC plane should be stable, self correcting, and forgiving. In other words, don't go out and buy an RC Jet as your first plane or any other highly unstable aerobatic plane. This is CHOOSING RC SERVOS FOR YOUR RC AIRPLANE As you can see in the specifications for the Futaba S300 standard servo above, the torque and speed depends on the voltage of your onboard battery.. The majority of servos are powered by 4.8V. Upgrading to a 6.0V receiver battery is a great way to increase the FREE RC SIMULATOR GUIDE A free RC simulator is nowhere near as realistic as the commercial RC flight simulators.But they are great for a brand new pilot trying to get used to "control reversal", which is one of the most difficult aspects of learning to fly radio controlled aircraft. WHICH MODEL AIRPLANE GLUE SHOULD I USE? CA Kicker. CA accelerator, or 'kicker', is catalyst that is applied to CA glue that causes it to cure almost immediately.Kicker is great for quickly tacking awkward pieces in place. It is awesome for making repairs at the flying field when you don't have a lot of time for waiting for model airplane glue to dry! RADIO CONTROLLED AMPHIBIOUS AIRPLANESAMPHIBIOUS RC AIRPLANEHOBBY ZONE RC AIRPLANESRC AMPHIBIAN AIRPLANESRC PLANES AIRPLANESAMPHIBIOUS REMOTE CONTROL CARRC TELEMETRY RADIO Military airplanes, such as the PBY Catalina seen in the picture, played a huge roll in WWII. Because the PBY Catalina could float, the entire ocean could be utilized as PARK FLYERS FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PILOTS Park flyers not only provide a safe and affordable way to get started in the hobby, the power and performance of today's high-end foamies are on an even playing field with tranditional model aircraft. HOOKED ON RC AIRPLANES Plunge into the most addicting yet extremely rewarding hobby of flying RC airplanes with this crash course in model aviation. Just a heads up, once bitten by the bug you will never be the same! LEARN HOW TO FLY RC PLANES FOR BEGINNERS Whether you're getting help or want to learn how to fly RC planes on your own, a good first RC plane should be stable, self correcting, and forgiving. In other words, don't go out and buy an RC Jet as your first plane or any other highly unstable aerobatic plane. This is CHOOSING RC SERVOS FOR YOUR RC AIRPLANE As you can see in the specifications for the Futaba S300 standard servo above, the torque and speed depends on the voltage of your onboard battery.. The majority of servos are powered by 4.8V. Upgrading to a 6.0V receiver battery is a great way to increase the FREE RC SIMULATOR GUIDE A free RC simulator is nowhere near as realistic as the commercial RC flight simulators.But they are great for a brand new pilot trying to get used to "control reversal", which is one of the most difficult aspects of learning to fly radio controlled aircraft. WHICH MODEL AIRPLANE GLUE SHOULD I USE? CA Kicker. CA accelerator, or 'kicker', is catalyst that is applied to CA glue that causes it to cure almost immediately.Kicker is great for quickly tacking awkward pieces in place. It is awesome for making repairs at the flying field when you don't have a lot of time for waiting for model airplane glue to dry! RADIO CONTROLLED AMPHIBIOUS AIRPLANESAMPHIBIOUS RC AIRPLANEHOBBY ZONE RC AIRPLANESRC AMPHIBIAN AIRPLANESRC PLANES AIRPLANESAMPHIBIOUS REMOTE CONTROL CARRC TELEMETRY RADIO Military airplanes, such as the PBY Catalina seen in the picture, played a huge roll in WWII. Because the PBY Catalina could float, the entire ocean could be utilized as PARK FLYERS FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PILOTS Park flyers not only provide a safe and affordable way to get started in the hobby, the power and performance of today's high-end foamies are on an even playing field with tranditional model aircraft.

TYPES OF RC PROPS

RC Props come in a variety of shapes and construction. Let's discuss the pros and cons of each so you can choose the right propeller for

your RC airplane.

THE RC AIRPLANE ADDICT "BLOG" Jan 09, 2021 carbon cub 1.3 battery dilemma. Greetings all Enthusiasts I have my starting plane carbon cub 1.3 s+, I have been pre-packed with an e-flite battery (LiPO 11.1 V, 1300 mAh). UNDERSTANDING ELECTRIC RC AIRPLANES AND COMPONENTS These gearboxes are really simple. They generally consist of a small pinion gear on the motor driving a larger gear on the output shaft. Gearboxes are most commonly used on small light weight parkflyer electric rc airplanes where minimizing weight is crucial.. Gearboxes are noisy, they reduce efficiency, and its an added part that can and does get damaged during a crash. PARK FLYERS FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PILOTS Park flyers not only provide a safe and affordable way to get started in the hobby, the power and performance of today's high-end foamies are on an even playing field with tranditional model aircraft. UNDERSTANDING RC AIRPLANE CONTROLS Pushing the left stick right makes the rudder go right. Pushing the left stick left makes the rudder go left.. Keep an eye on the rudder (highlighted yellow).. When the rudder goes right it causes the airplane to yaw to the right. When the rudder goes left it causes the airplane to yaw to the left.. When the airplane is flying towards you, the RC airplane controls seem to be backwards. CHOOSING MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Obviously, the most important aspect is the propeller size. Although determining the perfect diameter and pitch is crucial, it's much easier than you may think.

RC AIRPLANE FLOATS

You’ll notice that just about all airplane floats are larger in the front with a 90 degree step up to a thinner portion in the rear. When the airplane gets up to speed the floats will rise up out of the water and only a small portion of the float directly front of the step will be touching the water.

RC ELECTRIC MOTORS

Choosing RC electric motors for your RC airplanes isn't quite as straight forward as ordering the recommended size glow engine. All the different brands, sizes, and specifications can make choosing a motor quite intimidating if you're new to the hobby. FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES ARE WHAT PILOTS USE TO STEER AIRPLANES Purpose Each Flight Control Surface. Flight control surfaces are movable airfoils used to control the movement of the airplane. The three control surfaces that control the airplane's rotation around each principal axis are elevator, rudder, and ailerons.. Lift produced by an airplane's wings is determined by the shape of the airfoil, the angle of attack, and the speed of the airplane. HOW TO BALANCE YOUR RC AIRPLANE Instead of picking the airplane up with your index fingers after each adjustment, you simply sit the plane on the tool. Sit the weight on top of the plane where you plan to glue it. HOOKED ON RC AIRPLANES Plunge into the most addicting yet extremely rewarding hobby of flying RC airplanes with this crash course in model aviation. Just a heads up, once bitten by the bug you will never be the same! LEARN HOW TO FLY RC PLANES FOR BEGINNERS Whether you're getting help or want to learn how to fly RC planes on your own, a good first RC plane should be stable, self correcting, and forgiving. In other words, don't go out and buy an RC Jet as your first plane or any other highly unstable aerobatic plane. This is CHOOSING RC SERVOS FOR YOUR RC AIRPLANE As you can see in the specifications for the Futaba S300 standard servo above, the torque and speed depends on the voltage of your onboard battery.. The majority of servos are powered by 4.8V. Upgrading to a 6.0V receiver battery is a great way to increase the FREE RC SIMULATOR GUIDE A free RC simulator is nowhere near as realistic as the commercial RC flight simulators.But they are great for a brand new pilot trying to get used to "control reversal", which is one of the most difficult aspects of learning to fly radio controlled aircraft. WHICH MODEL AIRPLANE GLUE SHOULD I USE? CA Kicker. CA accelerator, or 'kicker', is catalyst that is applied to CA glue that causes it to cure almost immediately.Kicker is great for quickly tacking awkward pieces in place. It is awesome for making repairs at the flying field when you don't have a lot of time for waiting for model airplane glue to dry! RADIO CONTROLLED AMPHIBIOUS AIRPLANESAMPHIBIOUS RC AIRPLANEHOBBY ZONE RC AIRPLANESRC AMPHIBIAN AIRPLANESRC PLANES AIRPLANESAMPHIBIOUS REMOTE CONTROL CARRC TELEMETRY RADIO Military airplanes, such as the PBY Catalina seen in the picture, played a huge roll in WWII. Because the PBY Catalina could float, the entire ocean could be utilized as PARK FLYERS FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PILOTS Park flyers not only provide a safe and affordable way to get started in the hobby, the power and performance of today's high-end foamies are on an even playing field with tranditional model aircraft. HOOKED ON RC AIRPLANES Plunge into the most addicting yet extremely rewarding hobby of flying RC airplanes with this crash course in model aviation. Just a heads up, once bitten by the bug you will never be the same! LEARN HOW TO FLY RC PLANES FOR BEGINNERS Whether you're getting help or want to learn how to fly RC planes on your own, a good first RC plane should be stable, self correcting, and forgiving. In other words, don't go out and buy an RC Jet as your first plane or any other highly unstable aerobatic plane. This is CHOOSING RC SERVOS FOR YOUR RC AIRPLANE As you can see in the specifications for the Futaba S300 standard servo above, the torque and speed depends on the voltage of your onboard battery.. The majority of servos are powered by 4.8V. Upgrading to a 6.0V receiver battery is a great way to increase the FREE RC SIMULATOR GUIDE A free RC simulator is nowhere near as realistic as the commercial RC flight simulators.But they are great for a brand new pilot trying to get used to "control reversal", which is one of the most difficult aspects of learning to fly radio controlled aircraft. WHICH MODEL AIRPLANE GLUE SHOULD I USE? CA Kicker. CA accelerator, or 'kicker', is catalyst that is applied to CA glue that causes it to cure almost immediately.Kicker is great for quickly tacking awkward pieces in place. It is awesome for making repairs at the flying field when you don't have a lot of time for waiting for model airplane glue to dry! RADIO CONTROLLED AMPHIBIOUS AIRPLANESAMPHIBIOUS RC AIRPLANEHOBBY ZONE RC AIRPLANESRC AMPHIBIAN AIRPLANESRC PLANES AIRPLANESAMPHIBIOUS REMOTE CONTROL CARRC TELEMETRY RADIO Military airplanes, such as the PBY Catalina seen in the picture, played a huge roll in WWII. Because the PBY Catalina could float, the entire ocean could be utilized as PARK FLYERS FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PILOTS Park flyers not only provide a safe and affordable way to get started in the hobby, the power and performance of today's high-end foamies are on an even playing field with tranditional model aircraft.

TYPES OF RC PROPS

RC Props come in a variety of shapes and construction. Let's discuss the pros and cons of each so you can choose the right propeller for

your RC airplane.

THE RC AIRPLANE ADDICT "BLOG" Jan 09, 2021 carbon cub 1.3 battery dilemma. Greetings all Enthusiasts I have my starting plane carbon cub 1.3 s+, I have been pre-packed with an e-flite battery (LiPO 11.1 V, 1300 mAh). UNDERSTANDING ELECTRIC RC AIRPLANES AND COMPONENTS These gearboxes are really simple. They generally consist of a small pinion gear on the motor driving a larger gear on the output shaft. Gearboxes are most commonly used on small light weight parkflyer electric rc airplanes where minimizing weight is crucial.. Gearboxes are noisy, they reduce efficiency, and its an added part that can and does get damaged during a crash. PARK FLYERS FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED PILOTS Park flyers not only provide a safe and affordable way to get started in the hobby, the power and performance of today's high-end foamies are on an even playing field with tranditional model aircraft. UNDERSTANDING RC AIRPLANE CONTROLS Pushing the left stick right makes the rudder go right. Pushing the left stick left makes the rudder go left.. Keep an eye on the rudder (highlighted yellow).. When the rudder goes right it causes the airplane to yaw to the right. When the rudder goes left it causes the airplane to yaw to the left.. When the airplane is flying towards you, the RC airplane controls seem to be backwards. CHOOSING MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Obviously, the most important aspect is the propeller size. Although determining the perfect diameter and pitch is crucial, it's much easier than you may think.

RC AIRPLANE FLOATS

You’ll notice that just about all airplane floats are larger in the front with a 90 degree step up to a thinner portion in the rear. When the airplane gets up to speed the floats will rise up out of the water and only a small portion of the float directly front of the step will be touching the water.

RC ELECTRIC MOTORS

Choosing RC electric motors for your RC airplanes isn't quite as straight forward as ordering the recommended size glow engine. All the different brands, sizes, and specifications can make choosing a motor quite intimidating if you're new to the hobby. FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES ARE WHAT PILOTS USE TO STEER AIRPLANES Purpose Each Flight Control Surface. Flight control surfaces are movable airfoils used to control the movement of the airplane. The three control surfaces that control the airplane's rotation around each principal axis are elevator, rudder, and ailerons.. Lift produced by an airplane's wings is determined by the shape of the airfoil, the angle of attack, and the speed of the airplane. HOW TO BALANCE YOUR RC AIRPLANE Instead of picking the airplane up with your index fingers after each adjustment, you simply sit the plane on the tool. Sit the weight on top of the plane where you plan to glue it. HOOKED ON RC AIRPLANES! Hello, My name's Matt and I'm hooked on RC airplanes... It was at the family 4th of July cookout nearly 10 years ago when my uncle pulled out his tiny foam electric powered Cub and sent it buzzing through the air... I will never forgot the words he uttered as he handed me the

controller..

"Here, wanna fly it?" Three days later I was holding an Aerobird My very first RC

Airplane!

LEARNING TO FLY...

About three fuselages, five sets of wings, and many frustrating weeks later I could fly her like a champ! Truth is, I went through a lot of money and frustration that wasn't

necessary.

As a matter of fact, most people that attempt learning to fly radio controlled airplanes on their own wind up throwing in the towel before reaping the benefits... Do yourself a huge favor and learn how to fly RC airplanes

the

smart way!

You'll be glad you followed this advice when greasing that landing on your first solo flight... Maybe that's a stretch...  But it's definitely possible!

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Simulators Do Wonders Once you get past the hurdle of learning to fly that first plane, you'll be hooked for life. Trust me! The different aspects and possibilities of this hobby truly are limitless. The direction you decide is completely up to you. The pages below are a good introduction to the various aspects of the hobby.  If you have any questions, by all means ask them here

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RADIO SYSTEMS

How RC radio systems work with details on components, functions, and

terminology.

RC ENGINES

Glow engines are most commonly used with RC planes.  Learn all about

them here.

ELECTRIC RC POWER

Explanation of the different components of electric RC airplanes. -------------------------

PROPELLER SELECTION

Propeller selection is key for optimal performance of your radio controlled airplane. But how do you pick the right one?

TYPES OF RC PLANES

They're more types of RC planes than you can imagine.  Check'em_ all_

out right here.

RC AEROBATICS

Flying your plane is one thing.  Flying specific maneuvers takes tons of practice and skill. -------------------------

BUILDING PLANES

Building your very own model airplane from balsa is a ton of fun. And it's much easier than you think!

SCALE AIRPLANES

Radio controlled versions of full scale airplanes. Going crazy with _size_ and _detail_.

RC QUADCOPTERS

Often times referred to as "Drones", these four prop copters can be flow by virtually anyone! _MOST IMPORTANTLY... BE SAFE, HAVE FUN, AND SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR THE

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