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priscilla 1Remote Control Planes
November 23rd 2007 10:45
Radio-controlled aircraft (abbreviated RC aircraft or RC plane) is a model aircraft that is controlled remotely via radio control. It is typically controlled with a hand-held transmitter and a receiver within the craft. The receiver controls the corresponding servomechanisms that move the control surfaces based on the position of joysticks on the transmitter, which in turn maneuver the plane.
RC planes as a hobby have been internationally growing due to the availability of smaller, relatively inexpensive parts and advancing technologies. A variety of models and styles are available to suit any preference or budget. Due to the availability and advances in high performance electric batteries and motors, a growing number of hobbyists are flying electric powered craft instead of fuel (most often methanol or gasoline based but also diesel) powered craft, because of their ease of construction and the absence of fuel mess and fuss.
Below are some pictures of the types of model aircraft available and the fun that can be had with them! See more photos here.
*These images used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Radio-controlled aircraft.
RC planes as a hobby have been internationally growing due to the availability of smaller, relatively inexpensive parts and advancing technologies. A variety of models and styles are available to suit any preference or budget. Due to the availability and advances in high performance electric batteries and motors, a growing number of hobbyists are flying electric powered craft instead of fuel (most often methanol or gasoline based but also diesel) powered craft, because of their ease of construction and the absence of fuel mess and fuss.
Below are some pictures of the types of model aircraft available and the fun that can be had with them! See more photos here.
*These images used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Radio-controlled aircraft.
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