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Reboot of Radio Controlled (RC) Modeling – warren Sep 17 '12 at 15:03

30 Example Questions

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I am new to RC flying. How important is it to get a RC simulator?
added by Renan Sep 17 '12 at 15:43
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How should I decide what pitch/diameter propeller to use for my plane?
added by Renan Sep 17 '12 at 15:42
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My main rotor blades are rated for a maximum of 1900 RPM. How do I make sure I don't accidentally exceed this rating?
added by mizo Oct 19 '12 at 0:59
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How should I store LiPo batteries for a long period of inactivity? Should I charge or discharge them before storing?
added by Ivan Dubrov Feb 2 at 5:45
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What safety rules should I always follow when flying a model RC aircraft?
added by Renan Sep 17 '12 at 15:42
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What type of in-flight video camera do I need to land an airplane on an RC aircraft carrier?
added by warren Oct 4 '12 at 15:34
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How does ESC throttle endpoint auto-calibration work?
added by mizo Oct 19 '12 at 0:52
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How interchangeable are controllers for [cars] & [airplanes]? Must they operate in different ranges, or can I reuse parts in both hobbies?
added by warren Sep 17 '12 at 19:30
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When would I want a programmable radio vs a linear transmission (for motor power curves)?
added by warren Sep 17 '12 at 17:26
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What is the maximum range legally allowed for a radio transmitter without a license in [Canada]?
added by warren Sep 17 '12 at 17:48
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What are the dangers of transporting an RC vehicle with the battery still attached?
added by davidsleeps Dec 21 '12 at 12:15
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How is an RC helicopter able to fly upside down? Does it reverse the rotation of its blades?
added by Ricket May 8 at 4:12
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What is the largest RC [boat] I can operate in [Utah]?
added by warren Sep 17 '12 at 17:31
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I want to switch my dual-motor Tamiya TXT-1 from brushed to brushless engines. What kind of Esc and motors combo is recommended?
added by Juergen Szolay Oct 8 '12 at 14:20
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What do the numbers of helicopter classes mean? (350, 450, 500, 700, etc.)
added by Ricket May 8 at 4:15
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Where can I fly small foamie in [Foster City, CA]?
added by Ivan Dubrov Feb 2 at 5:49
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Would a model RC plane wingspan exactly match the real one to scale, or are slight adjustments required (therefore not being exactly to scale)?
added by Chris Nash Apr 21 at 0:38
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At what depth can an RC submarine go before the radio-waves can no longer reach it?
added by Chris Nash Apr 21 at 0:44
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What is the best paint to use on the body of a plastic model boat if I want it to float on water?
added by Chris Nash Apr 21 at 0:48
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What's the performance difference between a brushless motor and one with brushes?
added by ckpepper02 Apr 30 at 18:06
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What is the difference between 2-, 3-, 4-, and 6-channel [helicopters]?
added by Ricket May 8 at 4:12
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Is it that a battery should always be used for an RC plane? What other energy-efficient (low cost) power sources can be used?
added by Ϛѓăʑɏ βµԂԃϔ Apr 20 at 3:36
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What is the smallest that an RC vehicle/plane can be made, using current (even cutting edge) technology?
added by Chris Nash Apr 21 at 0:43
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Where can I get blueprints for the international space station, in order to make a scale model? (exterior only)
added by Chris Nash Apr 21 at 0:50
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How do I tune my Traxxas Jato 3.3 engine so it will run without shutting off under acceleration?
added by ckpepper02 Apr 23 at 16:12
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Do I leave my 1500mah nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) battery fully charged or drained for long-term storage?
added by ckpepper02 Apr 23 at 16:16
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Will adding a turbo to my nitro model reduce gas efficiency?
added by ckpepper02 Apr 30 at 18:13
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What is the proper etiquette when two people have the same radio frequency? Should I carry extra chips?
added by ckpepper02 May 2 at 18:29
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How does a nitro helicopter fly upside down without losing fuel pressure and cutting off?
added by Ricket May 8 at 4:14
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What is a "tic-toc"? (RC helicopters)
added by Ricket May 8 at 4:16
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