Our most frequently asked radio control questions answered here!
A brushed motor works on a simple 2 phase (negative and positive power supply) DC power system and a brushless motor works with a 3 phase (A, B & C cables) system that also requires the use of a ESC (Electronic Speed Controller). A brushed motor will
RTF - Ready To Fly. This term is used when the aircraft is complete with all electrics installed and will include radio, receiver, battery and charger. (Some assembly may still be required). BNF - Bind And Fly. This term usually relates to planes sup
The term "RTR" refers to any (usually) land or water based RC that is supplied fully assembled with radio and receiver installed, thus making it "Ready to Run". However, simply having "RTR" printed on the box doesn't necessarily mean that everything
This is the most common question asked by customers wanting to get into RC aircraft. Mode 1 has the throttle stick on the right hand side and Mode 2 has the throttle stick on the left hand side of the transmitter. There is no right or wrong when it c
Unfortunately there is no golden rule that can be applied to give an estimate on run time for any particular RC as there are too many variables to consider. While one person might get 10 minutes, another might get 15 minutes or more with the same RC
Stripping spur gears is common when running radio control cars. Going hard on acceleration and/or hard on brakes on an RC car will generally cause this to happen, just like a real car. They are designed as a give point in the driveline so other more
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