| RC is one of those phrases that have become a | | | | able to fly in a more restricted space than the |
| catch-all sort of like Coke. In truth, the different | | | | airplane. It does not need as much area to take |
| types of RC models available are staggering. | | | | off or land. Some smaller scale RC helicopters can |
| The world of Remote Control is growing rapidly | | | | even be flown indoors even within your living |
| as new and more sophisticated devices continue | | | | room. |
| to be developed. One of the oldest and still most | | | | Boats are another popular RC device. The RC |
| popular types of remote control toy device is the | | | | boat needs only a body of water like a lake or a |
| remote controlled car. One of the important | | | | pond. Much like the airplane, the RC boat comes |
| distinctions used in the remote control hobby is | | | | with either gas or electric powered propellers for |
| scale. Remote controlled cars can come in various | | | | motion. The RC transmitter controls the rudder |
| scales such as 1:6 or 1:10 scale. This means that | | | | for steering. There are also RC sailboats that use |
| the car is 1/6 or 1/10 the size of a normal car. | | | | wind for motion like a full sized sailboat. In this |
| Many remote controlled cars are designed for | | | | case, the RC transmitter also controls the rudder |
| racing and RC racing clubs are popular. | | | | for steering purposes. Multi-function transmitters |
| Another major RC field is the RC airplane. | | | | can be used to perform a myriad of other |
| Airplanes come with either electric or gas | | | | actions on the RC boat. Tugboats can have |
| powered engines. The remote control features | | | | spraying water hoses and moveable cranes while |
| allows movement of the flaps for flight control | | | | warships can have moveable gun turrets. There |
| while the electric or gas engine turns the propeller | | | | are even RC submarines available for exploring |
| for power. Transmitters can send signals to | | | | the bottom of the family pond. |
| control other functions such as the retraction and | | | | One of the best known and most popular types |
| lowering of wheels. As with other RC devices, | | | | of RC vehicle is the truck. Since it is not often |
| airplanes come in many different sizes and | | | | easy to run your remote controlled vehicle always |
| configurations. Some are purchased already | | | | on a smooth surface, off road type RC trucks |
| assembled and ready for flight. Others come in | | | | are common. These trucks can generally go over |
| kits and must be assembled prior to use. | | | | any type of terrain and are also used for racing |
| The helicopter is closely related to the airplane in | | | | clubs. Cars, planes, boats, trucks, and helicopters |
| real life as well as in the remote control hobby. | | | | are just some of the major types of RC toys |
| The major difference in the helicopter is its ability | | | | available. Just about anything that exists or can be |
| to hover. This feature makes the RC helicopter | | | | imagined can be converted into a RC adventure. |