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Testimonials page

2008-11-30T05:16:00.000-08:00

Customer Testimonials(continued from front page)
...give you a call.

You provided me with information and advice and there was never a sense of a salesman trying to get a sale no matter what, but rather a guy who loves RC planes simply wanting to help me. I realized that I was talking to someone who cares about customers, not easy to find any more.

Thanks for making my first RC experience go as smoothly and enjoyably as possible. You seem to have lots and lots of knowledge gained from first-hand experience in the field that you can pass on to a newbie like myself. You have patience and really listened to me, providing me with the best information and advice possible. Thanks for providing this customer with your many years of RC know how. This is something of great value to anyone interested in remote control hobbies.

Im glad to begin my RC hobby with Remote-Control-RC-Hobby rather than any other company, and look forward to continuing my business here Steve.

Thank you and take care,

Frank Dolansky Jackson, MS
dolansky@netzero.net

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December 6, 2004

Hi Steve

I would like to express my many thanks for the quick action you chose to resolve a problem with a R/C Rx that I had. It is obvious your website does not have a backburner for customer service and I would invite anyone to visit ( remote-control-rc-hobby ) for good advice, service, and honest pricing.

I am impressed with your - "people first, dollar second "- approach.

Fred Eshpeter
Minnedosa, Manitoba
eshpeter@mb.sympatico.ca

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April 9, 2004

Steve, got my new motors and heatsink in. Everything is running great again. I was a little rusty since i had not flown the heli in 3 weeks, but i was amazed at how well i did with it since it had been so long.

Being a nobie to the RC world, i knew absolutly nothing about general RC equipment and RC aircraft, i knew even less about RC heli's. Although it has always been a dream of mine to own one, I always thought it was either too expensive or too hard for someone like myself. Then when i met you Steve you walked me through everything and were very patient with me while i made my decision on which heli to buy. As you know, I ended up getting a GWS FEDA mini dragonfly and the price was unbelievable and you even included some extra's at no extra charge to me.

Steve you made a lifetime customer out of me. Thanks man!

Cary Jordan(Jacksonville, Fl)

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March 16/04

Dear Steve,

It's me again. This time I wanted to say THANK YOU for such excellent customer service and product support. As you know I was quite anxious to get my Tiger Moth in the air and flying. When I realized there was a small problem with the radio it took the wind out of my sails.

However, your professionalism and genuine concern for my problem put me at ease. You solved it and I am one very excited RC pilot. The Tiger Moth works great and I am beginning the fun but challenging game of getting and keeping the plane in the air (with no crashes yet!)

Once again, thank you. Remote Control RC Hobby is the place to go!

Kindest regards,

Frank

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March 03

Steve,

Just to let you know, although this hasn't been a perfect transaction, I really put that to the fault of UPS. The amount of support and ease of part replacement, not to mention the conversation with you easily ranks the overall experience as a definite positive on eBay, and I will post feedback accordingly once the complete transaction is done.

Bye for now,

Chris
chagen7@concentric.net

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Feb 13, 2004

Hello Steve,

Thank you once again for your email and newsletter.
I have problems reading your newsletter because I get excited and go from article to article and before I know it, its (oops!) 5 am. Gee, I think I better get to bed but really THANKS for cheering up my little life.

Kind Regards,

Gerry from Australia
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GMCAuley

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December 2003

Steve,

Received the RC yacht in perfect condition -- 3000 miles and to East Coast & no problems. This was my first transaction on eBay and it was painless as well as rewarding. The RC boat is everything that was described in the ad and by the picture. Your follow up via email was great. Thanks again for a enjoyable purchase experience.

Regards,

Bill Kirkpatrick
West Chester, PA USA
610-347-0453 (work)

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Hello Steve: Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your help and excellent customer service with my first eBay purchase through you. Being a novice at Internet purchases, you were so helpful and patient with all my questions. I was really impressed that all my emails were answered immediately and your information was clear and concise. I look forward to dealing with you again in the future and won't hesitate to pass your name onto my friends.

Thanks again, Barb Leach
Markham, Ontario

Must read lithium battery information and order form

2008-10-26T05:16:00.000-07:00

The Amazing RC Lithium Battery
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Lithium battery

technology is based on the material characteristics of lithium - the lightest metal with the highest electrochemical potential of any solid material. The technology has not yet fully matured and is still being improved continuously as new metal and chemical combinations are being tried to increase energy density and prolong service life.In many ways, lithium is superior to nickel and lead-based chemistries and the applications for a lithium battery are growing as a result. One of the most exciting applications of course is in the radio control hobby field. A lithium battery prefers a partial rather than a full discharge and frequent full discharges should be avoided when possible. Instead, charge the battery more often (they are good for 300-500 discharge/charge cycles) or use a larger battery. There is no concern of memory when applying unscheduled charges.Aging of lithium-ion is an issue that is often ignored and a lithium battery has a lifetime of 2-3 years. The clock starts ticking as soon as the battery comes off the manufacturing line and the capacity loss is the result of increased internal resistance caused by oxidation. Eventually, the cell resistance will reach a point where the pack can no longer deliver the stored energy, although the battery may still contain ample charge. With lithium cells, there is always the risk of fire which can result from shorting, improper charging or crash damage to the batteries. And because a lithium battery fire is very hot (several thousand degrees) it often starts other fires which can result in burning down the house! Now the reason fire occurs is due to contact between the lithium and oxygen in the air. It doesnt need any other source of ignition or fuel to start, and burns almost explosively.Please follow these simple safety rules:Store and charge in a fireproof container, never in your model. I keep and charge mine in a metal garbage can lid. Never leave the charging process unattended, especially overnight. Charge in a protected area away from any combustibles. Always stand watch over the charging process. Never attempt to charge a lithium battery that has been damaged and if it has been damaged, carefully remove it to a safe place for at least a half hour to observe. After sufficient time to ensure safety, damaged cells should be discarded at a recycling depot, not in the garbage.. Always use a dedicated lithium charger, never a Ni-Cd/NiMh charger. Use charging systems that monitor and control the charge state of each cell in the pack because unbalanced cells can lead to the overcharge of a single cell in the pack resulting in swelling. If swelling occurs, discontinue charging immediately and remove to a safe place outside.Other than thatenjoy!!Superior lithium ion polymer batteries (LiPol or LiPo) like the Thunder Power above and the Apogee batteries below, use a polymer electrolyte that can be packaged in flexible material and designed to prevent explosion making them safe to handle as an RC battery. These cells offer working voltages in the range of 3.0~4.2V compared to 1.2V~1.5V for lead acid, NiCd, and NiMh rechargeable batteries so it takes only half the number of cells to achieve the same voltage. Note: as I mentioned, many chargers used in the radio control market today can't support the lithium rechargeable battery characteristics and therefore require their own unique charger, which you'll find by clicking here. LiPoly Battery Features:Thunder Power, E-Flight and Apogee are some of the best lithium batteries on the market!Up to 1000 cycles (twice the ordinary)Extremely lightweight & compactProvides 5X the operating time of same-sized NiCdsNo memory effect3.7 volt cell output provides 3X the reliability of NiCdsCell chemistry is non-toxic and contains no carcinogens

Steve's RC Hobby Blog

2008-09-24T05:16:00.000-07:00

How to sustain fish care

2008-09-02T22:10:00.000-07:00

You should consider medicines, equipment, food, electricity supply, filters, air supply, heaters, etc. You will also want to add gravel, floss, buffers, etc to your list of get items. Most fish enjoy gravel, plants, light, etc; mostly fish enjoy food and water.

Filtration systems are necessary, since the filters help to keep your aquarium free of algae and harmful chemicals, which can lead to poor health and even death. Filtration systems include chemical, carbon, mechanical, and biological. The variants of the filters include the internal, external, and under-gravel filtration systems. In addition to filtration systems, you want to toss in water treatments. The water treatments will remove what filtration systems miss.

Coldwater fish such as the Goldfish tend to adjust to cool waters. Therefore, you may not need to purchase a heater for this breed, providing you are only housing goldfish, or compatible fish. Goldfish tend to live well in tropical environments. Still, you want to maintain a balanced water temperature. Goldfish are adaptable fish, yet they demand oxygen. Most goldfish swim to the surface to gulp air, oxygenating their system.

Online Computer Games

2008-09-02T22:09:00.000-07:00

The latest craze among the crowd is for the online games. These online games allow you to play different kinds of games on the computer. This is an option that allows two people to play the same game simultaneously while sitting at the different computer systems at different places. One can easily enjoy these games by installing these games from the internet. The process of installation is quite easy and even very casual that even a small kid can follow. What we need to do is to follow the guidelines provided in the installation guides attached with the games files.

Among the famous online games we even have the various puzzles and the arcade games; these games are quite popular among the kids. Apart from downloading the games from the internet, we can even go for the installation of the games by the compact discs of various games. Even the various play stations and the retail stores involved in providing the online games lets us download the files to enjoy the online games.

It is not necessary that only small kids can play these games, even the older people and adults also have a craze for these games. Games like car racing and motorbikes squad racing are basically meant for the age group of 16-25 as it basically involves tremendously attractive features of the pace and gaming options that thrill up every one mind.

These games are basically available on the internet, you are just required to click the links and follow the provided guidelines. If you are looking for some wonderful games online with free downloading, there are many sites you can go for which allow you to have free access to these games. Online gaming is a fun trip that allows us to have the pleasure of playing animated characters in the games. There are several reviews available for these games that give you the views of others who have played this game before. You can also choose a game according to the ratings provided to the game. These reviews are helpful for the various game freaks to decide among these games for themselves.

RC helicopter website

2008-08-27T19:40:00.000-07:00

Fly to the sky, all you have to do is grab it at the bottom, and throw it straight ahead, but make sure you allow some speed to build up prior to making a turn. If you're a fan of RC helicopter,I have a great site for you to check out. It's called rcroll.com, and it has lots of good information on micro rc planes and unusual rc helicopters. One in particular is the star ship enterprise rc plane which can be built using the free plans available here. Just imagine the look on peoples faces when you fly this one at the park.

If you're interested in rc helicopter, you can visit the website mentioned above. Just type in star ship in the search box and you'll be taken to the appropriate page. All parts needed are covered here, so you can boldly go where no rc plane has gone before.

Four aerodynamic forces at play on a model

2008-08-27T19:38:00.000-07:00

The four aerodynamic forces at play on a model are lift, drag, thrust and gravity.

1. Lift ?The result of airflow over the curved upper and lower wing surfaces. It is the force that keeps the model in the air.

2. Gravity - This is the force exerted on the model that pulls it down.

3. Thrust - Thrust pushes or pulls the model forward.

4. Drag - the opposite of thrust, drag is created by the friction of model against the air as it moves forward.

Discover the best models for getting started in rc planes.

Flight Control Suggestion

2008-08-27T19:20:00.000-07:00

Flight RC airplane just like the real airplanes, models depend on control surfaces to maneuver and fly, the basics being the elevators, ailerons and rudder. Some of the more sophisticated ones might have spoilers and flaps and leading-edge wing flaps.

Elevators - control nose up or nose down attitude of the airplane. This, in a nutshell, is how it works. When the pilot pitches the nose up (pulling back on the stick), the wing angle is changed as related to the RC airplanes forward movement. As the angle of the wing is increased,more of the lower wing surface is revealed to the oncoming air and an increase in engine power will cause the airplane to climb. Increasing AOA too much without a corresponding power increase will result in a stall situation.

Rudder inputs are used to counter the effect known as adverse yaw when turning the model. This is the tendency of the right extended (down) aileron to produce drag on a left hand turn causing the model to want to turn to the right.
Ailerons ?These are located on the trailing edge of the wings near the wingtips. These surfaces will roll the model to the left or to the right. If the aileron stick is moved to the right, the model will roll to the right because less lift is produced on the right wing. This can be explained as follows. When a right roll input is intoduced, the right aileron will move up into the airstream and the left aileron will move down. Therefore the airflow rushing over the right wing no longer flows smoothly, creating less lift on that wing causing the model to roll to the right. It works the same way for the left wing.

Soar with an RC airplane

2008-08-21T05:16:00.000-07:00

The blue skies above invite you to fly your RC airplane to your heart's content. You can choose from something like the micro X-EC-Diversion below, small enough
to fit inside a briefcase, or something larger like a semi scale F-16 Fighting Falcon...complete with everything you need to race down the
runway!

One of the beauties, and advantages, of a micro RC airplane is that it's small enough to be flown indoors, making a school gym or auditorium a suitable "fly zone". These RC planes can be divided into two different
categories: indoor models with wingspans of up to 30 inches (75 cm) and
weights up to 6 ounces (180 grams), or a Park Flyer micro RC plane with spans from 30-48
inches (75 cm-120 cm) and increased weights up to 22 ounces (660 grams).

A perfect example of a micro RC plane is the IFO (Identified FlyingObject)above from Wild RC...I guarantee you've never seen or flown anythinglike it before! You can view some excellent flight videos on their site too. Note: special order item, call me for details 1-250-727-9793 Pacific

There is definitely an RC airplane to suit the flying ability of anyone. For
instance, if you're a rookie pilot then I highly recommend that you
start with one of the simple RTF (Ready-to-Fly)
RC electric planes

from Megatech. They're an all-in-one package, very easy to operate and can withstand plenty of unintentional landings!

This type of inexpensive electric RC plane has a simple 2 or 3 channel radio that makes it very easy for beginners to operate and they're built of tough plastic making them very good value. Most come fully equipped with radios, clean, quiet electric motors and affordable price tags.

If and when you're ready to step up to a gas RC airplane there are certainly lots to choose from. Some people prefer the full-throttle sound of the gas motors and increased size too but of course along with those comes an increased price!

For me, one of the coolest things about radio control is imagining that I'm the pilot of the real thing because of the truly realistic scale models we can buy like the Megatech P-51 Mustang below. While certainly not a rookie's RC plane, it's still durable enough to give you many years of flying fun!

Plus, when we crash while learning to land on a simulator, there are no broken
parts to replace so they can actually be a very wise small investment!

Carbon fiber rods, tubes and strips

2008-08-20T05:16:00.000-07:00

How-to Info for Carbon Fiber Rods, Tubes and Strips

If you're looking for information on carbon fiber rods and tubes, then you've come to the right place!
Carbon fibre, which can refer to carbon filament thread or to felt or woven cloth made from carbon filaments, is a polymer which is a form of graphite and graphite is a form of pure carbon.

In graphite molecules, the carbon atoms are arranged into large sheets of hexagonal aromatic rings which resemble chicken wire. The carbon fiber graphite sheets are long and thin, almost like ribbons and they like to pack together.

The filaments themselves are stranded into a thread and carbon fibre thread is rated by the number of filaments per thread, in thousands. Therefore, 3,000 filament carbon fiber is 3 times as strong as 1,000 carbon fiber, but is also 3 times as heavy. This thread can then be used to weave the above mentioned carbon fibre cloth.

The appearance of this cloth generally depends on the size of thread and the weave chosen. Carbon fibre is naturally a glossy black, but recently colored carbon fiber rods have become available.

The ribbons mentioned above are then combined with epoxy resins to form reinforced composites which are very light and very strong for their weight. In fact, carbon fibre composites are often used to replace metals in airplanes, tennis rackets and golf clubs!

Carbon fiber rods and tubes are made by pulling or wrapping carbon fibers and epoxy resin to a specific diameter which in turn forms a densely reinforced carbon composite.

How to Work with Carbon Fiber
Here's a handy tip: did you know that CA or "Krazy Glue" debonder (acetone) dissolves CA glues but does no damage to carbon fiber rods? This means that you can re-use old rods and tubes by soaking the part in acetone for a couple of hours and then wiping it off!

Cutting rods: use an abrasive cutoff wheel chucked in a Dremel tool or else a very fine 32 teeth-per-inch hacksaw. Do not use a band saw. However, to cut small rods up to 3mm in diameter you can also use a bicycle braided-cable cutter available from many bike stores. The V-shaped jaws prevent the ends from splintering. If you work with a lot of carbon fiber they're well worth buying.

Electric radio control airplanes info

2008-07-19T05:17:00.000-07:00

Electric Radio Control Airplanes
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Whats all the buzz about
electric radio control airplanes?

Arent they huge, heavy, and hard to fly? No, those days are long gone when the size of your battery took up at least half the plane. Just as modern advances in battery cells have taken the automotive industry into practical, affordable gas-electric hybrid vehicles, so have those same advances done wonders for the electric radio control airplanes world.

Today's
lithium batteries

have gotten lighter and more powerful, resistances have lowered resulting in less overheating, and these things together have led a big growth trend in the number of radio control enthusiasts switching to or even getting started in electric radio control airplanes.

Perhaps one obvious benefit is that you dont have to lug around nitro fuel wherever you go. Along with that, you arent always searching for that elusive fine line between rich and lean that keeps some gas-powered plane owners awake at night. Granted, if maintenance is your thing and flying is a fun and necessary by-product, then youll probably want to stick with your gas-powered models. For some plane owners there is nothing like good old-fashioned elbow grease.

If, however, you live to fly and wish your plane would magically maintain its engine while stored away waiting for the next outing, perhaps electric is your way to go. The electric radio control airplanes systems include battery cells, a motor, a control, and wiring. And likely you wont be called on to repair any of it on a regular basis.
The batteries are mostly
NiCd/NiMh cells

with the number of cells determining the level of output of the battery pack. When a battery cell goes, it goes. Buy a new one and carry on. The same with a motor. Maybe all this replacing of parts sounds like a waste to you, but realistically these parts can last forever if taken care of. Run a motor within its limits and it will keep on running. But if you fry it, its pretty much gone.

Some other advantages of electric radio control airplanes come from the fact that these planes are very quiet in comparison to their gas powered cousins. Their low volume output motors allow them to be flown in more areas with less resistance from the community. Their lack of engine noise also makes them seem less intimidating and therefore less dangerous by many who are sharing a park or open space with them.

And perhaps the most practical advantage of electric radio control airplanes is that they can be taken out for a quick flight, packed back up, and theres no worrying about fueling up then draining the fuel for storage.

Whichever is your fancy, electric radio control airplanes or
gas powered RC planes,

youll find that there is a technology out there to fit your needs and to go along with the reasons you are in the hobby to begin with. Radio control airplanes fit into the basic philosophy of life: its all about choices.

How to work with Depron foam for model airplanes

2008-06-16T05:16:00.000-07:00

Your Source for Depron Foam Information

"Foamies" are model foam planes made from Depron foam, in this case radio control planes. It's proving to be a very popular item with my model airpane customers because of it's superior strength and appearance compared with BlueCore or fan-fold foam. Developed in Europe, its primary use is for thermal insulation under wallpaper and as a flooring underlayment. Depron isnt very common in North America except for use as meat trays, quite useful themselves if you can find some large unused ones to make snow skis, struts, etc.It's actually polystyrene (EPS/XPS) plastic and the (EPS) means expanded while (XPS) means extruded. For our purposes, were only interested in the stronger, denser XPS foam which also happens to be a closed-cell foam. Open or Closed cell refers to its structure and because open cell foam soaks up all fluids (water & glue) its just not suitable for a foamie plane. The superior closed cell foam takes much less glue and is easier to waterproof. It's one sealed surface adds considerable strength as well as making it very easy to apply paint finishes. To summarize, here are its advantages:You don't have to worry about grain direction and splitting like with balsa woodEach sheet is is consistently identical to every other pieceCan easily be curved into airfoil shapesColors come out nice and bright compared to painting over pink, blue or gray foam that needs to be primed firstDoesn't absorb moisture and you don't have to spend time sealing it to prevent warping in summerThe 3, 5 & 6mm thicknesses are primarily used for building large scale models, indoor flyers, 3D foam flyers, gliders, etc. Its great for structural supports and one piece foam plane fuselages because of its strength. The thinner Depron makes excellent skins for covering models instead of using expensive balsa wood. For extra strengthening requirements (wings, fuselage, struts, pushrods, etc), use carbon fiber rods, tubes and strips It's quite easy to work with and no special cutting tools are required. A common #11 Exacto blade or single edged razor blade is all you need. It cuts very nicely with these tools but to ensure straight cuts be sure to use a long metal ruler.Depron foam cannot be heated without losing shape and in fact will shrink in width and length too. It also becomes brittle and thickens with heat because of the numerous tiny gas filled cells in it. So in order to overcome those handicaps while shaping it with heat, heres what we need to do:pre-heat a wooden mould of the desired shape in an oven for 20-30 min at 80-90 deg.C (176-194deg.F)form the piece around the heated wooden core or mould by first carefully cold-crushing it without cracking it.wrap clear packing tape tight around the whole outside. This forces the foam to follow the shape of the mould, and prevents increasing in thickness. place it in an electric oven for 15 minutes at 80-90 deg.C (176-194deg.F) remove from oven and let cool for at least 1 hour. This will fix the shape of the mould into the depron, and retain its strength too.To assemble your models, I recommend you use 5 min. or 30 min. epoxy. Be sure to use it very sparingly because it's a heavy glue. Foam-safe CA glue can also be used but its quite expensive AND you need to spray on an accelerator otherwise it will take overnight to dry. Be aware that many solvents and paints will destroy this foam so be sure to use only water-based latex paints commonly found in craft stores.

Cheap radio control cars info

2008-04-11T05:17:00.000-07:00

All About Cheap Radio Control Cars
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You can buy
cheap radio control cars

or you can buy very expensive cars and and anything in between. How do you know what you are looking for? Perhaps this guide will be of some help.

READY TO RUN (RTR)
Maybe the best way to enjoy the simplest in radio control is to go for an all inclusive cheap radio control cars package.

You can get these from toy stores, hobby shops, online, or just about any of your discount department stores. This form of RC car generally comes ready to ride straight out of the box. The car comes with its own radio controller with one or more frequencies, rechargeable batteries, and the car itself. These come in various scales, colors, and complexity. You can purchase cheap radio control cars anywhere form the size of a matchbox on up.

Perhaps the best part about these simple cars is that they dont have smaller, loose parts and are therefore great for small children. Many of the top-notch RC enthusiasts cut their teeth on easy to find, cheap radio control cars. You can get into one of these for anywhere from $15 to $100, depending on what bells and whistles you want.

PRE-BUILT KITS
Already grown out of the simple versions of the cheap radio control cars but arent sure youre ready to tackle building one on your own?

Dont worry, there are cars available that come with the ease of being pre-built from the factory, but the versatility of having parts that can be replaced or upgraded. This is like having a best friend do all of the work for you!

Some kits come with the radio components, while some suggest the components you have to purchase separately. Its impossible to list all of the types of cars and manufacturers that fall into this category. Tamiya is one of the manufacturer names that will come up often in searches for pre-built kits. Many of their kits range from $100 - $200 for the simplest versions.

Another way to get into the lower level of hand built cars is to check your local hobby shop. Sometimes you have enthusiasts who love to build a car, then move on and build another one. Your local hobby seller may be able to get you in contact with someone like this who sells his or her finished products.

KITS
Perhaps you are ready to spread your wings and try to build cheap radio control cars on your own. Thats not too much to ask for. Just because you want to do most of it on your own doesnt mean youll have to pay a fortune for a kit to help you do that.

There are various manufacturers out there who sell such kits, and you can get them in all levels of assembly and all levels of price. With kits like this, you can personalize much of the vehicle and really put together the components you want. If you are really interested in building your first radio control car, there are a lot of resources available to you ranging from books to local clubs. Most RC enthusiasts are more than willing to help out a newcomer.

So dont let money be your reason for not diving into this wonderful hobby. As you can see, there are all kinds of ways to join in and start off with cheap radio control cars. If you start with baby steps such as these, you can be well on your way to a fun, lifelong hobby with more enjoyment that frustration!

Radio control plane at RC Discount Superstore

2008-03-07T05:16:00.000-08:00

Radio Control Plane

The AirStrike radio control plane with its classic civil aviation lines, everything you need packaging and super quick assembly time, is a compact, 34-inch wingspan trainer that transports and stores easily.

Produced from durable yet lightweight materials, the AirStrike is made with the strength needed by new pilots.

The Cessna-like high wing design provides a stable, easy-to-control radio control plane, while the included 3 channel 72 MHz transmitter features controls for variable speed, rudder and elevator in the traditional Mode 2 format appreciated by R/C club instructors. And because its electric, the AirStrike can be flown in areas off-limits to large and noisy fuel-powered models!

A rechargeable 8.4 volt battery pack and automatic 12 volt DC peak charger provide the necessary power for clean, quiet and enjoyable flights. The AirStrike radio control plane contains an auto-cutoff circuit that automatically reduces power to the motor when the battery pack nears the end of its charge, while leaving ample reserve radio power for gliding and a successful landing.

A comprehensive owners manual guides you step by step through final assembly, pre-flight checks and first flights. If youve hesitated to try a radio control plane because you thought it was too expensive, think again. Flight School has never been more affordable

FEATURES
- Takes off from the ground
- Reinforced wing to withstand the strength of high aerobatic radio control plane maneuvers
-High torque 5.6 to 1 ratio drives a large & efficient 8.75 x 5.5 inch prop
-Ball-bearing supported main shaft
-Flies up to 3000 ft above sea level

Set includes:
- 3-channel transmitter
- Rechargeable Flight Pack
- DC Peak Detection Quick Charger

SPECIFICATIONS
Length : 28 inches
Wingspan: 34 inches
Weight: 24 OZ
Requires: 8 "aa" Alkaline batteries

On sale here along with other radio control planes!
Radio Control Helicopters

The New Raptor .30 V2 radio control helicopter is the perfect entry-level nitro/gas model which gives the new pilot a stable learning platform while satisfying what the 3D pilots asked for!

The .30 V2 features tough redesigned side frames, reinforced pitch control arm, improved swash plate, new fuel tank, new muffler, and a fresh new look in a colorful body shell.

The rapid cyclic response makes it possible for the radio control helicopter 3D pilot to execute crisp maneuvers like the Tic-Toc, Chaos, Death Spirals, and some we haven't even seen yet!

Add the optional upgrades such as the PV 0379 Auto Rotation Gear and do 3D maneuvers during auto-rotation. Other options include, the all-metal Main Rotor Hub, Main Rotor Grip, and many more.

The RC Discounts Raptor 30 Package includes only the top-of-the-line components:

- Futaba 7 channel transmitter which comes with four digital servos and a PCM receiver
- Raptor 30 ARF 49BB 39H
- GY410 gyro
- Starter Shaft
- Fuel Pump
- Glow Starter with Charger

This is a COMPLETE radio control helicopter kit and comes with everything you need except batteries and fuel.

On sale here along with other radio control helicopters!

Remote Control Cars & Trucks

CEN Racing has changed the nitro sedan remote control car racing world by introducing the all
newly designed Mercedes CT4 S. This State-of-the-art Ready To Run sedan incorporates
months of extensive testing from all parts of the world to bring you the
fastest, most reliable car on the market.

This high-performance Ready-To-Run
nitro sedan is based on the race proven CT4 R race kit design. The CT4S on-track
performance surpasses all other models in its class.
This is the fastest Ready To Run remote control car available, reaching speeds up to 70
MPH out of the box. It's achieved by using our newly engineered huge 2.5 Big
Block 3 ports Lighting engine in conjunction with an adjustable lightweight
2-speed transmission. .21 class engines will bolt directly into the CT4 S.
(Optional parts required)

Many tuning options have been built into the chassis
design to allow the driver to adjust to any track conditions.
Soon we will release a 3-speed conversion kit to increase speed to over
80 MPH !

Features:
- Super solid 3mm hard anodized aluminum chassis - Hard anodized aluminum
upper deck - Adjustable light weight 2 speed
transmission - Adjustable race style oil filled shocks - Front and rear
spider gear differentials- Cutting edge pivot
ball suspension design - Front and rear .080 race style anti-roll bar - High
Flow manifold with racing tuned pipe
Dimensions:- Four Wheel Drive (3 belt drive
train)- Wheel Base: 260mm (10.24")- Width: 196mm (7.72")- Weight: 1900gm
(67.8oz)- Gear Ratio: 6.825/4.875 (1st/2nd gear)- Ground Clearance: 8mm
(0.31")- Tires: 26mm (1.02") x 65mm (2.56")
Chassis:- Type: Double deck aluminum- Bottom
Chassis: 3mm aluminum chassis- Upper Deck: 2mm aluminum plate
Drive Train:- Type: 3 belts, 4-wheel
drive- Transmission: Adjustable shift 2-speed- Differentials: Bevel spider
gears- Clutch: Standard 2 shoe centrifugal clutch with spring- Pipe: CEN composite tuned
racing pipe- Fuel Tank: 75cc tank with stone filter and primer- Final Drive
Ratio: 6.825 (1st) 4.875(2nd)- Belt Tension: Front and side, ball bearing belt
tension kits- Ball Bearings: Full bearing
Suspension:- Type: Pivot ball- DAmpeners:
Lightweight composite oil filled shocks- Camber: Adjustable front and
rear- Caster: Adjustable- Toe-in: Adjustable front and rear- Down Stops:
Fully adjustable ront and rear
Special Features:- Reliable Mirage III pistol grip
radio-High impact foam bumper- Painted
decaled racing bodies
Engine Details- CEN Racing NX-15 Big Block
"Lighting" engine!- Big Block 2.5- 3 Ports- Dual precision crank
bearings- 35000RPM- SG shafts- True ABC construction- Slide Carb.

On sale here along with other RC cars and trucks!

Remote Control Boats

The CR-914 is a 1:25 scale remote control boat based on the Americas Cup sailboat class. It is 36
long and weighs 6 lbs. 4oz. The CR-914 is a strict one-design class sanctioned
by the AMYA (American Model Yachting Association) There have been over five
thousand kits sold and are over 1000 CR-914's registered with the
Class.SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions: 36" length by 8" beam
Hull: ABS plastic
Height: Mast 47-3/4"; Total height 60"
Sail area: 549 sq. ins.
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Draft: 9-1/4"

The main reasons for this growth and popularity as a class within the
AMYA are simple:

The kits comes with everything you need to build it. Minus sandpaper and
paint.
Easy to build; the hull and deck are cast as one piece.
The keel blade and lead bulb are pre-shaped.
The rudder is finished and cast with the shaft installed.
The Keel and rudder are each attached to the sail boat with one nut allowing easy
removal if necessary.
Two piece aluminum mast, including all necessary fittings and sails.
Excellent sailing performance in a wide wind range. With quick acceleration
and turning this remote control boat will thrill and excite the expert as well as the novice.
Radio Control Transmitter/Receiver/Rudder and sail winch servo included.
The CR-914 is beautiful on display, at home on its cradle or hanging on the
wall with the optional mahogany wall mount.
Electronics come with a limited one year warranty
Kit components covered for one year against manufactures defect

CR-914 Complete Kit with electronics:

Includes everything you need to build the boat. One piece Hull/Deck, Keel,
Rudder, Two Channel Radio w/Rudder and Sail Winch servo, Mast, CA Glue, Upgrade
Kit w/new and improved building instructions, West System epoxy, micro balloons,
sails, and a stand.

The only thing you will need is your choice of paint and
batteries ( 12 - AA size Alkaline or NiCad batteries). Average build time is
15-18 hours with the majority of the time spent finishing the hull of this awesome remote control boat.

On sale here along with other remote control boats!

RC hobby links to other useful sites

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Great Sources of RC Hobby Info and Free Plans!
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RC Airplane Plans
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BalsaDust.netEuropean home of some excellent Free airplane plan downloads

VintageRcPlans.comHuge selection of top quality plans at reasonable prices

RcStore.comHuge selection of gas and electric airplane plans...don't miss it
RC Content and Information Sites
RCHeliSite.comPlenty of useful RC helicopter information
Model Airplane SecretsVery well written, get your copy now!

RC Hobby UniverseHighly recommended beginner's guide with expert advice on radio control
RcFly.co.ukBeginners Guide to Flying Radio
Control Powered Model Aircraft**70 page PDF eBook

SkyRangersModelFlyers.comTop notch flying club located in Kamloops, BC Canada
RCHelifever.comArticles and a forum for RC helicopter enthusiasts

Aircraft Proving GroundUseful articles and other resources...check it out
Build the best paper airplane in the World!
RC electronic circuits you can build
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RC Hobby Directories
HobbyLine.comRecreation and Hobby Directory

Models resourcesDirectory of Models related websites

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RC Video Sites
Ras-RC-VideosJoe Nall, Florida Jets, Ircha Jamboree,Crashers and more...
World Championship & Major RC on DVD - Multi camera coverage of the World's Best Drivers at the World's Best Events
ModelFlight.com.auMany, many RC airplane video clips!

Electric Foamie RC Airplane Sources
FoamTasticModels.comPutting the FUN in foam flying!

FoamFly.comMust have fan-fold foam plans & info
FunPlanes.comARFs that fly and can take a rough landing as well!

FancyFoam.comMore foam airplanes

3DFoamy.comGreat collection of Free plans downloads & exciting kits
STCFree plans & build guide for this foamie plane
Recommended Suppliers/Dealers
Red Rocket HobbiesEverything in radio control is here!

TrendTimesU.S. based online RC hobby store that ships internationally
RC Discounts SuperstoreBig selection of RTF RC planes, helis, cars, boats and toys
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The Real Flight G3 3D flight simulator is the most impressive software I've ever seen! Click on picture to read about it.

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Essential remote controlled helicopter information

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Fantastic New Remote Controlled Helicopter Models
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Remote controlled helicopters

are sure to push your coordination, imagination and mechanical skills to the limit. And it's absolutely exhilarating to fly a complex miniature electric machine in your living room, backyard, or local field without having to worry about the noise and messy oils and gasses involved with the larger type gas
remote control helicopter.

When you land the electric remote controlled helicopter it will be just as clean as when you took off (sometimes even cleaner!) and you won't even disturb your family. This field of micro helicopters is fairly new, having been around for only a few short years. We can only imagine what the future will bring. We are already seeing new developments in lithium batteries and brushless motors which can now be used to achieve flight durations of over 20 minutes...plenty of time to get your kicks!
A micro electric remote controlled helicopter is a fully 3D-capable (acrobatic) machine in all respects and although they are not easy to fly due to being susceptible to winds with their light weight, they can achieve flying characteristics of the larger scale rc model helicopters. Some of the more expensive micros share the same flight characteristics as the larger units such as cyclic, pitch, rudder and motor speed and thus can fly inverted, do loops, stall turns, auto-rotations, etc.
Perfect for both beginners and for owners of the larger scale helis, a micro remote controlled helicopter can certainly fill the bill. If you've ever owned a larger scale RC helicopter, you will definitly enjoy the fact that you can finally fly your model regardless of weather conditions, day or night in the comfort of your own home.

Just go to the backyard or to your two car garage, slide in a fresh battery pack and go at it. Your guests will be very impressed. Micro helis can be made to fit in a small case with the transmitter, charger and all the necessary gear which makes them ideal for carrying around to a friend's house or to a local park.

To sum it all up, a micro electric remote controlled helicopter is great for beginners for the following reasons:
* It's lightweight so the damage in a crash is minimal compared to larger RC Helis
* You will be able to practice all the time in your backyard or garage
* The cost of replacement parts are fairly cheap compared to larger scale RC model helicopters
* They are less dangerous since the rotor blades are light (Still need to keep a good distance)
* Installation and configuration is less complex with the Fixed Pitch helicopter remote setups

Remote control car info

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A Remote Control Car For Road or Track
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Remote control car

enthusiasts are the driving force behind one of the hottest sports in America, with both kids and adults enjoying the exhilaration of racing a Formula 1 RC car, or covering the rugged terrain of the backyard with their 4 wheel drive RC trucks. Whatever your desire, kit or ready to run, on road or off road, gas or electric, there is a remote control car or truck just for you here at Remote-Control-RC-Hobby.

Most newcomers to the sport start with electric vehicles because they're quieter and less expensive than a gas powered RC car. The electric vehicles are powered by a rechargeable battery pack that will give speeds between 20-30 miles per hour, and running times of 5-10 minutes. Perfect for enjoying your exciting sport in a quiet neighborhood.

With a gas remote control car, the advantages are speed and run-time. The really fast models run 40-50 mph, and refueling takes very little time, so you can keep running practically without any breaks for as long as you want. However, there's more mess and maintenance with a gas powered rc car compared to electric models and you can't drive them indoors. Of course because they're also noisier you do have to consider the neighbors' rights to peace and quiet.

But when you're ready to feed your "need for speed", nothing replaces the smells and sounds of
nitro cars

with two-speed transmissions screaming down the track at 80 mph! Definitely more expensive and more involved, but well worth it for the shear fun of it. Be sure to join a local hobby club or find yourself a quiet stretch of back road to "let 'er rip"!

I've found that most of my customers are content to simply play with their cars without modifying them with different bodies or motors, but I do know a couple of guys who just love to tinker with their remote control car or truck to the point where they spend more tme in the shop than on the track...different strokes for different folks I guess!

** Read this excellent article for everything you ever wanted to know about Nitro powered RC cars and trucks!

Considering a Cheap RC Plane

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Considering a Cheap RC Plane
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If it's your first model, then a
cheap RC plane

may be your best bet for several good reasons:

1) Don't spend a lot of money at first, just in case it turns out that you don't like the sport after all.

2) Less pressure and stress while learning to assemble it and especially when flying your RC model plane for the first time.

3) Simpler transmitter controls that take much less time to master and allow you to concentrate on just having fun in a hurry. In fact, if you decide to go with a really
all you need to do is plug in the batteries and squeeze the trigger...what could be simpler?

Now, while I've just mentioned some valid points for not spending much money on your first plane, here's a strong reason to lean more towards the middle price range:

If you have any interest in the sport after the first hour or so and continue flying, it won't be long at all before you're bored with that cheap RC plane due to it's very limited flight controls. Then you'll need to purchase another model to satisfy your desire to go faster and farther and with more control.

So, in my humble opinion based upon my own experiences, it's actually best to spend as much as you can possibly afford on RC model planes that cost more but do more too. And in the long run, you'll definitely be more satisfied with your purchase!