Saturday, March 8, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
An incredible remote control airplane selection
Exploring the Remote Control Airplane World
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Have you ever seen a
remote control airplane
being flown at your local park and wondered what it is that draws people to this neat hobby?
If youve researched it further, you know that it isnt always the cheapest of hobbies!
Sure you can get an inexpensive remote control airplane these days, but depending on the size, power, detail, and level of control of the aircraft, some RC plane models and components can cost quite a bit.
It isnt always the simplest of hobbies either. It can take a fair bit of time and patience to really learn to fly some airplanes.
So what makes people spend their hard earned money and precious time on building and flying remote control airplane models anyway?
Part of the fun and challenge for many people is in the construction of the model aircraft itself. If you like to tinker with anything electrical or mechanical, then you probably know what Im talking about here. Some people, like me, just love to make things whether it's a plane or a play house for my two girls!
You can see this all around in people that like to work on their cars and houses, build furniture, make dollhouses or toys, and put together replicas of famous cars and ships. And for those who like detail and precision, creating and building an RC plane definitely has its rewards.
When building a remote control airplane, there is first the challenge of making a sturdy piece of equipment that is also realistic and finely detailed. Creating wooden frames, adding components, and giving your craft precise painting and decals can be quite the challenge.
And once you get the structure all put together, there are the inner workings to consider. The engine, power source, fuel lines if nitro and wiring if electric, and the radio receiver. There are also the finer RC plane components such as landing gear and propellers.
All of these must be considered, chosen, and accurately assembled into the RC airplane. You can purchase all kinds of parts and gadgets for your model, and sometimes choosing the right components can be a large part of the enjoyment. I've lost track of the countless hours I've spent putting things my RC plane together in just the right way and experimenting with different methods and styles.
Once you get all of your parts and get the remote control airplane built, this is just the beginning because then you've got the maiden flight to look forward to. In fact for some of us RC nuts, getting the plane into the air isnt even the best part, it's tinkering with it afterwards!
But if building isnt your thing you can even buy a ready to fly RC plane with no assembly required - just recharge the batteries or prime the carburetor and away you go.
Or if you like some of the challenge you can buy RC airplane kits that require anywhere from mid to minimal construction effort. However you decide to get the RC plane, the next challenge is getting it into the air and keeping it there.
There is a lot of skill in flying a remote control airplane, and the fun and challenge of it keeps people coming back for more. Of course one of the greatest draws of flying an RC plane is that it is a hobby you can enjoy by yourself, with friends, or with your family.
So the next time you see people flying their remote control planes youll know what all the fun and excitement is all about!
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Have you ever seen a
remote control airplane
being flown at your local park and wondered what it is that draws people to this neat hobby?
If youve researched it further, you know that it isnt always the cheapest of hobbies!
Sure you can get an inexpensive remote control airplane these days, but depending on the size, power, detail, and level of control of the aircraft, some RC plane models and components can cost quite a bit.
It isnt always the simplest of hobbies either. It can take a fair bit of time and patience to really learn to fly some airplanes.
So what makes people spend their hard earned money and precious time on building and flying remote control airplane models anyway?
Part of the fun and challenge for many people is in the construction of the model aircraft itself. If you like to tinker with anything electrical or mechanical, then you probably know what Im talking about here. Some people, like me, just love to make things whether it's a plane or a play house for my two girls!
You can see this all around in people that like to work on their cars and houses, build furniture, make dollhouses or toys, and put together replicas of famous cars and ships. And for those who like detail and precision, creating and building an RC plane definitely has its rewards.
When building a remote control airplane, there is first the challenge of making a sturdy piece of equipment that is also realistic and finely detailed. Creating wooden frames, adding components, and giving your craft precise painting and decals can be quite the challenge.
And once you get the structure all put together, there are the inner workings to consider. The engine, power source, fuel lines if nitro and wiring if electric, and the radio receiver. There are also the finer RC plane components such as landing gear and propellers.
All of these must be considered, chosen, and accurately assembled into the RC airplane. You can purchase all kinds of parts and gadgets for your model, and sometimes choosing the right components can be a large part of the enjoyment. I've lost track of the countless hours I've spent putting things my RC plane together in just the right way and experimenting with different methods and styles.
Once you get all of your parts and get the remote control airplane built, this is just the beginning because then you've got the maiden flight to look forward to. In fact for some of us RC nuts, getting the plane into the air isnt even the best part, it's tinkering with it afterwards!
But if building isnt your thing you can even buy a ready to fly RC plane with no assembly required - just recharge the batteries or prime the carburetor and away you go.
Or if you like some of the challenge you can buy RC airplane kits that require anywhere from mid to minimal construction effort. However you decide to get the RC plane, the next challenge is getting it into the air and keeping it there.
There is a lot of skill in flying a remote control airplane, and the fun and challenge of it keeps people coming back for more. Of course one of the greatest draws of flying an RC plane is that it is a hobby you can enjoy by yourself, with friends, or with your family.
So the next time you see people flying their remote control planes youll know what all the fun and excitement is all about!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Las Vegas Air Tours
Las Vegas is one of the major tourist destinations of the world and is located near the California and Arizona borders. This city is said to have some of the best attractions in the world such as the Grand Canyon, which is known as a natural wonder of the world. Apart from the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas is mainly popular for its casinos and hence, it is also one of the major gambling cities of the United States. The Hoover Dam and Lake Mead are also amongst the main tourist attractions, as the former is amongst the seven civil engineering wonders of America and the latter is the largest man-made lake in the U.S. Though there are innumerable tours available for tourists in Las Vegas, people mostly prefer air tours, as they provide the best view of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon along with the adventure of giving a bird's eye view of the entire city of Las Vegas. Most of the aircrafts used for Las Vegas air tours have oversized windows and high wings. These aircrafts present a spectacular view of all the major attractions of Las Vegas, as they fly over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. While enjoying the magnificent sights, the tourists can listen to the aerial narration, which is offered by these aircrafts in 16 languages. Each flight takes around 1 hour 15 minutes for one way between Las Vegas and Grand Canyon. Most of these tours offer a complimentary pick and drop facility and they pick up their clients from all the major hotels of Las Vegas one or two hours before the departure time depending upon the traffic conditions. Some of the Las Vegas air tours also provide an air-conditioned motor coach on arriving at the South Rim in order to visit the Grand Canyon National Park. These tours normally include one time meal, either breakfast or lunch. Some of the air tours in Las Vegas offer certain discounts for children between the age group of 2-11 years. It is most important for the tourists to reconfirm their reservations atleast 24 to 48 hours prior to the departure of the flight. Las Vegas Tours provides detailed information on Las Vegas Tours, Las Vegas Grand Canyon Tours, Las Vegas Helicopter Tours, Las Vegas Bus Tours and more. Las Vegas Tours is affiliated with Las Vegas Vacation Rentals .
Remote control car info
A Remote Control Car For Road or Track
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Remote control car
enthusiasts are the driving force behind one of the hottest sports in America, with both kids and adults enjoying the exhilaration of racing a Formula 1 RC car, or covering the rugged terrain of the backyard with their 4 wheel drive RC trucks. Whatever your desire, kit or ready to run, on road or off road, gas or electric, there is a remote control car or truck just for you here at Remote-Control-RC-Hobby.
Most newcomers to the sport start with electric vehicles because they're quieter and less expensive than a gas powered RC car. The electric vehicles are powered by a rechargeable battery pack that will give speeds between 20-30 miles per hour, and running times of 5-10 minutes. Perfect for enjoying your exciting sport in a quiet neighborhood.
With a gas remote control car, the advantages are speed and run-time. The really fast models run 40-50 mph, and refueling takes very little time, so you can keep running practically without any breaks for as long as you want. However, there's more mess and maintenance with a gas powered rc car compared to electric models and you can't drive them indoors. Of course because they're also noisier you do have to consider the neighbors' rights to peace and quiet.
But when you're ready to feed your "need for speed", nothing replaces the smells and sounds of
nitro cars
with two-speed transmissions screaming down the track at 80 mph! Definitely more expensive and more involved, but well worth it for the shear fun of it. Be sure to join a local hobby club or find yourself a quiet stretch of back road to "let 'er rip"!
I've found that most of my customers are content to simply play with their cars without modifying them with different bodies or motors, but I do know a couple of guys who just love to tinker with their remote control car or truck to the point where they spend more tme in the shop than on the track...different strokes for different folks I guess!
** Read this excellent article for everything you ever wanted to know about Nitro powered RC cars and trucks!
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Remote control car
enthusiasts are the driving force behind one of the hottest sports in America, with both kids and adults enjoying the exhilaration of racing a Formula 1 RC car, or covering the rugged terrain of the backyard with their 4 wheel drive RC trucks. Whatever your desire, kit or ready to run, on road or off road, gas or electric, there is a remote control car or truck just for you here at Remote-Control-RC-Hobby.
Most newcomers to the sport start with electric vehicles because they're quieter and less expensive than a gas powered RC car. The electric vehicles are powered by a rechargeable battery pack that will give speeds between 20-30 miles per hour, and running times of 5-10 minutes. Perfect for enjoying your exciting sport in a quiet neighborhood.
With a gas remote control car, the advantages are speed and run-time. The really fast models run 40-50 mph, and refueling takes very little time, so you can keep running practically without any breaks for as long as you want. However, there's more mess and maintenance with a gas powered rc car compared to electric models and you can't drive them indoors. Of course because they're also noisier you do have to consider the neighbors' rights to peace and quiet.
But when you're ready to feed your "need for speed", nothing replaces the smells and sounds of
nitro cars
with two-speed transmissions screaming down the track at 80 mph! Definitely more expensive and more involved, but well worth it for the shear fun of it. Be sure to join a local hobby club or find yourself a quiet stretch of back road to "let 'er rip"!
I've found that most of my customers are content to simply play with their cars without modifying them with different bodies or motors, but I do know a couple of guys who just love to tinker with their remote control car or truck to the point where they spend more tme in the shop than on the track...different strokes for different folks I guess!
** Read this excellent article for everything you ever wanted to know about Nitro powered RC cars and trucks!
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