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RC questions other visitors have asked

Shown below are rc questions that have been asked by other visitors...

The controls  I have recently purchased a RTF Super Cub (4 CHANNEL) which I have managed to fly competently with the simulator that came with it. However, after waiting ...

Indoor flying  Just new to indoor flying and I'm starting with some light weight foam airplanes and need some help. I want to keep my plane light so what are some good ...

The Electric Engine Won't Start  What can I do to get my electric engine started?

Fuel Dots  Any weird issues with fuel dots in relation to the level of the fuel dot? How is the "T" placed in reference to the tank and carb?

Fuel helicopters  My friends are looking to buy a fuel powered helicopter. Are those available, could you recommend me some models maybe?
I just got my first RC electric ...

Electric ducted fan  Good day Pete, is it possible whether you can explain how does an electric ducted fan work and its function in an RC jet (Goshwak jet)?

Getting started  I really find RC planes interesting and I am very creative when it comes to structure and plans. I have already built the framework, what electronics do ...

Servo travel  How do I set the servo travel? I have a Spektrum DX5e.

Center the servos  How do I center servos? I am very new to this, and am in the process of building an E-flite PT-17.

E Flite Blade MCX  The video of this heli shows a different controller than what comes with. When showing how stable the heli is will the controller that comes with it do ...

My Nitro RC aircraft engine won't start  My Nitro engine for my RC plane won't start, the fuel seems to be going into the carb and into the chamber and when I spin the prop it drags more through ...

A certain model of airplane engine  Have you ever heard of a CoMo .40 model airplane engine?

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