All about radio controlled aircraft
I love my Radiomaster TX16s, but while it is fantastic to do everything apart from buttering my toast, every once in a while I come up with a challenge that is frustrating. This week it has been the matter of getting my dive flaps working the way I want on my SBD Dauntless dive bomber. …
Most of our planes are going to just need the simple flight controls and perhaps flaps and/or landing gear. That's pretty easy to do. But recently I repaired my VQ SBD Dauntless dive bomber, and went through the setup routine again. It is complex. Not only does it have dive flaps on the wings and …
Today I was testing a new power setup for an old sailplane. The results were strange and disturbing. The sailplane is one that I used to fly with my boys when they were entering their teenage years. And I'm thinking that even back then it was old - acquired second hand. We would either launch …
It’s likely that you have heard about Express LRS / ELRS. But what you have heard may have scared you away. It can be a bit complicated. We would like to help clear the air from all the smoke and make it reasonably simple for you. Why Express LRS? “Express” – It’s fast. Quick response …
A buddy box setup is clearly the best way to train a new RC pilot. If you simply stick to one brand of transmitters for everyone involved, that's not too much of a problem. But most flying clubs have quite a variety of systems being used - most of which are not compatible with each …
RC Jim 