An ESC unit is a crucial component in any RC vehicle, and many situations can cause the ESC to operate improperly or fail altogether. If you fly an RC plane, how can you tell if the problems you are having are ESC related, and what can you do about them? There are many situations where … Read more
Most RC aircraft enthusiasts are attracted to the hobby because it accurately mimics real-life aviation and the same physics that enables an aircraft to fly and apply equally to RC planes. Given the close relationship between RC planes and real planes, can RC planes achieve similar heights and speeds? The RC plane world altitude record … Read more
The desire to control things remotely has fascinated people for centuries. In 1880, Werner von Siemens, a German engineer, developed the first wire-controlled torpedoes. British engineers developed this into a Radio Controlled, wireless system in 1897. The term channel(s) has two different meanings for the modern RC hobbyist. The first meaning is the frequency with … Read more
I enjoy flying my RC plane, just like you. But I have recently been thinking about the difference between an RC plane and a drone and related regulations. So, I did complete research on this topic, and I’m excited to share everything I learned. Let’s start! Are RC planes considered drones? Technically, RC planes are … Read more
The weight of an RC plane is a vital aspect of the craft. The weight must be perfectly balanced with the thrust and lift capabilities of the plane for it to function well. However, understanding the principles and properties of weight in RC planes is a challenge. This is the ultimate guide to RC plane … Read more