GETTING STARTED

Welcome to the action-packed world of radio control, or "R/C" as it is commonly called. For as long as motorized vehicles have been in existence, people have been enthralled with the idea of operating them by "remote control" without actually being inside the vehicle. For many years R/C was an activity that only government engineers and electrical wizards could understand, but in this modern age, thanks to micro electronics, R/C is a fast growing hobby that anyone with average skills can enjoy. R/C hobbyists can successfully build fully functioning miniature replicas of airplanes, helicopters, boats, cars, tanks, and even submarines.

Questions often asked by beginners in R/C:

I Want To Fly An R/C Model Airplane! How Do I Start?How Much Does It Cost?
How Far Do They Fly?
How Fast Can They Fly?
What Happens When the Engine Stops?
Can I Buy An Airplane That Is Ready To Go?
Are Model Airplanes Hard To Build?
Do I Need A License To Fly R/C Airplanes?
What Kind of Radio Do I Need?
Which Airplane Should I Buy First?
Can a Beginner Teach Himself To Fly R/C?
Why Do I Need An Instructor?

Helicopter
Engine
Muffler
Radio
Gyro
Starting equipment
Training gear (flying simulators)
Accessories
Tools
Books, Magazines and Video Tapes


To view our recommendations for getting into helicopters, click here.

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