You may have wondered how best to select the correct components for rc electric planes, such as picking the right lipo battery, ESC and so on. In this article Alex shows you how to do this in four steps, using a RC Decathlon 48″ parkflyer as an example… Before I begin – credit for a [...]
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Selecting electronics for your RC Plane (Part Two)
In part one of this article we showed you how to establish the power requirements of your remote controlled plane, and select the correct lipo battery. In this final section you’re shown how to select the correct RC plane speed controller (ESC) for your park flyer, in addition to finding an appropriate brushless motor and [...]
Reviews
First Look – Cirrus RC Plane SR22
In this article we introduce to you the new Cirrus RC Plane SR22 parkflyer. Made from cast fibreglass and balsa wings, it is a great looking semi-scale electric RC Air Plane. There are some wonderful details and smart design elements in this RC model plane, which we’re sure you’ll love. It comes “almost ready to [...]
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First Look – Cessna RC Plane 172
It’s surprisingly hard to find a good Cessna RC Plane around, so you can imagine how pleased we are to introduce this electric cheap RC plane to you. Sporting a 112cm wingspan, this ARF (almost ready to fly) balsa/ply model features the classic Cessna lines to replicate its unmistakable appearance on the flying field. Complete [...]
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First Look – Beaver RC plane
Today I thought I would share some information about the Beaver RC plane, our latest RC Electric plane for sale here. An iconic aircraft, with it’s curved rudder and wide fuselage – it’s often seen skipping over the lakes or being used as a utility plane in Canada and North America, and this model is [...]
Handy tips
Building strong servo linkages for ARF planes
One of the most important parts of this hobby is building a suitably strong remote control air plane from the beginning, so you can fly it for a long time by avoiding unnecessary damage along the way – and building strong servo linkages is a actvity you should do well. Although it’s not covered off [...]
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The C rating on LiFePO4 and RC LiPo batteries and what it means
I’ve had a few questions from fellow flyers at my flying field (and seen questions also on forums), regarding the “C rating” on a LiFePO4 and RC Lipo battery, and in particular what it means for us radio control pilots, so here’s an explanation to get it all wrapped up. For us electric RC fans, the C rating [...]
