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Monday, August 9, 2010

Being a Pilot of Yourself

Do you like the idea of flying RC aircrafts or helicopters but the thought of learning how to puts you off? Are you feeling a bit confused and overwhelmed…don't know which model would suit your needs; RC aircraft, RC helicopter, gas or electric?...The hobby of RC flying has exploded in popularity in recent years, and there's never been a better time to get started. It's a hobby that's enjoyed by young and old alike, is rewarding, exhilarating, educational and addictive. RC aircrafts have fascinated craftsmen and indulged man's love of flying for over a century.

There are four main control surfaces on the remote control unit:
Ailerons – articulated surface at rear of each wing, used with the wings' lift mechanism to control the roll of the aircraft along the length of the fuselage
Elevator – articulated surface at rear of the horizontal part (stab) of the aircraft's tail, used to control the aircraft's stability while climbing and diving
Rudder – articulated surface at rear of the vertical part (fin) of the aircraft's tail, used to maintain vertical stability while the model aircraft turns to the left or right.


hrottle – controls the speed at which each of the commands is executed.
Learning to fly RC aircrafts is not easy. Flying itself is hard enough, but unlike a normal pilot who is has the same frame of reference as the aircraft, the RC model pilot has to contend with the control reversal between when the model is flying away from them and when it is flying towards the pilot. So before flying RC aircrafts, reading the descriptions is essential, and if it’s a RC electric aircraft, making sure the battery is charged full for flying.


The quality may be the most consideration of the people who wanna buy one RC aircraft. And I can recommend you a China online marketplace Topons.com, where the RC toys are all quality-guaranteed. The RC aircrafts there are delicate and beautiful.