Check Remote Control Airplane

___ Check rudder for binding and proper throw
___ Check elevator for proper direction
___ Check elevator for binding and proper throw
___ Check all other channels for proper operation
___ All servos securely mounted, and pushrods and arms are free from wires and other obstructions
___ All control horns secure

___ All clevises have fuel tubing or other type retainer
___ "Quick Connects" are secure and Locktited
___ Check ailerons for proper direction
___ Check right and left ailerons for binding and proper throw
___ Check rudder for proper direction

Remote control sail boat action

A remote control sail boat by Traxxas puts you at the top of the world and in complete control of a solid, ultra-realistic, off-shore racer. In this RC sail boat, power is generated from twin, 20-turn stinger motors providing dual thrust from the twin counter-rotating propellers. Can you say lightning fast turns?

For maximum efficiency, the outdrives trim angle is adjustable while full decals and chrome accessories make it comparable to the most beautiful boat on the lake. You will be delighted by its excellent performance as it contains a fully-proportional electronic speed control. It has the luxury of a well built-in foam flotation control and a battery run time of 5 to 8 minutes.

Nikko makes a remote control sail boat which contains a single channel radio control. It provides the rudder functionality for left and right steering. In this RC sail boat, you will find two available frequency bands for competitive racing in pools, ponds, and small lakes. It assembles very quickly.

Monster Remote Control Truck

Are you looking to build the biggest and baddest remote control truck ? Do you not care if you can beat your opponent in a race as long as you can run them over at the finish line?If you answered YES, then it sounds like you're a prime candidate for the monster remote control truck hobby. These arent your run of the mill pickup trucks, and they arent really designed for the speed demons out there. These are the bone crushing, terrain mastering trucks built for durability and gearhead massiveness!

A fully assembled RC truck can come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are as individual as the people who design them. If you're looking for an RC truck and want to spend more time on the road than in the shop, you'll definitely find them at either the RC Discounts store above or with the good folks online at TrendTimes.com. Many of these come with a fully equipped chassis with everything buttoned up tight to weather the dirt and grime you will no doubt put your radio control truck through.

And did I mention really big tires? In most of the monster remote control truck models Ive seen, if you can see the details of the truck body then the tires just arent big enough:) Oh yeah, and you may want a truck body to put over the components, although Im convinced this is more to keep dirt out then to actually add to the look of the model. Don't worry, all these parts are available from the same suppliers above.

Nikko Radio Control Cars Explained

Nikko radio control cars are some of the most popular R/C vehicles on the market today, and they boast that they are the largest manufacturer of R/C items in the world.

Nikko limits their line to electric vehicles that operate on radio frequencies and does not participate in making any remote control vehicles (the ones with the wire attached to the car). They own all of their own manufacturing facilities, which they feel gives them more control over the quality of their product.

Nikko RC cars are a big part of the Nikko line, but they arent the only vehicles manufactured at the Nikko facilities. They also make buggies, boats, tanks, and planes.

Their other vehicles come in a wide variety of sizes and models. The scales of Nikko vehicles include 1/10, 1/14, 1/16, 1/20 and 1/24 scales. Their models include a Dodge Viper GTS, a Lamborghini Murcielago, a Mini Cooper, an Aston Martin, a Corvette, and various other styles. Many of these different models come in a small assortment of specific colors.

out-runner style motor

As for outrunner motors like MTM, the reason for this term is that the magnets rotate around the outside of the stationary windings, versus the magnets rotating inside of the windings as in the earlier breeds. In the out-runner motors, the rotating outer case conveys the rotary motion to the prop shaft.

The advantage an out-runner style motor has over the conventional brushless motor like Hacker makes, is a marked improvement in torque. With the magnetic force being applied at a greater distance away from the pivot point, a greater torque is obtained for the same electrical power consumption.

But, the increase in torque is offset by a loss in RPM capability. The centrifugal forces involved would tear the outer case apart if run at the same speeds as a conventional brushless.

How coincidental it is, then, that we always take high-speed motors, gear them down, and sacrifice the high speed for torque anyway? Seems like theres a step in there that we could avoid altogether, and thats exactly why the three MTM motors center around eliminating the need for a gearbox.

I hope this article sheds some light on the subject of motors, especially Hacker Brushless and the affordable MTM outrunners pictured above.

Quality Hacker Brushless Motors and Other Choices

Hacker Brushless motors have become the power system of choice for many modelers because of their high quality, tremendous power and high efficiency. Their solid magnet, two pole rotors permit very high rpm (revolutions per minute) and they've been specifically developed for radio controlled models.

All motors are designed and produced in Southern Germany near Munich (Home of BMW). Every motor embodies precision German technology and manufacturing techniques to create very powerful and efficient motors systems.

Hacker Brushless motors are very highly regarded with the German competition flyers. However, they are not just suited to competition use, as a very wide range of windings are available, making them suitable for almost any model requiring the high performance and efficiency of a brushless motor.

If you're interested in a Hacker but can't afford one, I do carry the incredible MTM brushless motors which have revolutionized the brushless field. Click on the photo below and you'll be taken to my other brushless motor page.

Brushless motors are much more powerful than traditional brushed motors. There are no contacting parts, so there's nothing to "wear out" like on the regular motor.