Category archives for: Radio Control Systems

Introduction to Electrical Power

Speed 400 6-volt direct drive motor and model airplane propeller

Electric power has become increasingly popular in recent years because of the many technological improvements in motors and batteries.

Advanced RC Systems

Hitec Neon, Hitec Laser 6, Futaba T6EXA, and Hitec Eclipse

Learn about more advanced RC systems. You will be pleased to know that many of these advanced radios are simple to operate and are comparatively inexpensive.

So Different, Yet So Familiar

Four-stroke O.S. 120 model airplane engine

Despite its different appearance and sound, the model four-stroke engine is identical to its two-stroke cousin except for the manner in which the fuel/air mixture enters the combustion chamber and the way in which the burnt gases escape the chamber after combustion.

Field Follies

Lots of RC model airplane accessories

Last month, we left our fuel tank filled and in the right place to insure trouble free operation. The tank setup is good, we already know how to set the high and low-speed needle valves and the proper glow plug is in place. Now we just need to get the engine started to have a really great flying day.

Radio Control Systems Operations

Radio Control unit with an open fuselage structure detailing the radio control system components

Learn all the details of how to operate an RC system.

Radio Control System Installation

Charging the RC model airplane battery pack

This article covers the installation aspects of a typical RC system.

Radio Control Systems, The Real Basics

Hitec RCD Laser 6 RC system

Bob Aberle continues with a From The Ground Up look at transmitters.

Introduction to Aeromodeling

Opened Sig CAP 231EX ARF Radio Controlled Airplane kit

Bob Aberle introduces the world of RC Control with an in-depth look at all the RC components — Transmitter, Receivers, Servos, Chargers and Setup.

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