Wish List

Since we have a big family, aside from the gift giving on Christmas we would usually hold kris kringle to add some excitement to the holiday season. My father started out on the tradition since some of our relatives would also come over to our place for Christmas dinner. It was always a delight having [...]

RC Benefits

Owning remote control planes can have its benefits. Having it tagged as just another expensive activity, one should not discredit the advantages of having RC toys as a hobby. Benefits of these remote controlled toys are sociological, physical and mental. Enthusiasts usually join RC clubs to widen their knowledge and share their love for these [...]

Durable Flyer

Owning a remote-controlled helicopter can be one of the most entertaining hobbies a person can have. Recent indications have shown that they have even surpassed the popularity of remote-controlled planes. There are different types of remote-controlled helicopters such as a Metal RC helicopter that can fly up, down, left, right, forward and backward, plus it [...]

Terrific Torque

Radio-controlled, or RC cars, are self-powered model cars or trucks that are designed to be controlled from a distance using a specialized transmitter. Off road models, such as the Traxxas RC Slayer Pro 4×4, are built with fully-functional off-road suspensions, and can be used on various types of terrain. This RC model truck from Traxxas [...]

Start them Early but Keep them Supervised

To some parents, the question is when to start their kids playing with RC toys. Some will tell you that getting your child remote control cars and airplanes at an early age will contribute to their physical development. Seeing things moving without seeming help is something that they will totally enjoy. Being able to control [...]

Flying High

A radio-controlled model aircraft is a type of aircraft that is controlled remotely by a handheld transmitter and a receiver within the craft. These types of aircraft are also sometimes referred to as RC airplanes. The receiver controls the corresponding servos that move the control surfaces based on the position of joysticks that are located [...]

In Control

Remote controlled airplanes are unmanned airplanes that are controlled through a remote device of some sort. One of the best manufacturers of these types of toys is Megatech RC. They are considered the worldwide leader in radio control entertainment today. Remote controlled airplanes are generally assumed to refer to model airplanes that are used for [...]

Remote Flight

A remote control airplane is an aircraft type vehicle that is controlled remotely from a distance. Most of these RC airplanes are designed for general hobby use or as toys. Just like any other remote controlled device, a remote control airplane consists of a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is often the handheld variety [...]

What Makes an RC Helicopter Tick?

The mechanics of how RC toys operate differ among different manufacturers. All radio controlled toys, however, run on basic principles provided by different parts:
In many of the RC toys, the radio controlled motor provides guidance while another source of power provides the locomotion. A remote control helicopter may have a small gas powered engine [...]

Get in Charge

Ever since I was a child, I have always loved playing with remote control toys. Now that I am much older, I still enjoy playing with remote control vehicles like cars, trucks, airplanes and even helicopters. I regularly go to hobby stores at the mall to check out the newest models of these remote controlled [...]

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