Radio Controlled Cars

Radio Controlled Car Article Snippets:

There is really no “best” radio for your plane, as Futaba, Hitec, Airdromes, Multiplex and JR are all fine brands, if you live in the US. They all have six-channel or better radio systems. For a beginner, the brand to select is the brand that your instructor will be using so that you can get a buddy chord, or he may have one, and then the transmitters can be used together. If you haven’t already visited the local RC flying club to find out what brands of radios the instructors use, it would be a good idea to do so.
Whether you get a plain or somewhat fancy radio does not make any difference for your trainer. You will end up with more than one transmitter over the course of this hobby. I have eight right now, but tend to use my Hitec Eclipse 7 the most, but the interesting thing is that I use none of the special features except for the plane memory and timer. The most important thing is to find out what your possible instructor is using for a brand, exact model doesn’t matter, so that the buddy chord is compatible. People convert internal combustion glow …

Radio Controlled Car Questions & Answers:

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Hello.

What would be a good beginner plane to start off with if i wanted to start flying rc planes?

Thanks, Josh

Try to find an RC Club in your area.
DO NOT RELY ON A MODEL SHOP TO SELL YOU THE RIGHT STUFF !
Remember, it only looks easy when someone else has their hands on the controls. Go along to your local club, the model shop should have some idea of where they meet, and talk to people. You`ll get plenty of conflicting advice, just don`t rush into getting something that at best is useless and at worst is a danger to anyone nearby.