Archive for May, 2010
I know, you already have a short course RC racing truck. Your Associates SC8 is still performing at a high level and you win your share of racing events with this short course racing demon. Short course off road racing is some of the most nerve racking and competitive off road racing you can experience. There are 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive classes that can feature over 800 HP in each truck. These RC trucks have unbelievable horsepower with an extreme long travel suspension that allows drivers to hit the peak jumps with bumper and fender smashing action that’s, well lets say filled with adrenaline. Here is the problem; your kid is 11 years old now and very excited about joining your RC short course racing events. What RC short course racing truck will give you and your son a mean appearance and top performance for your buck? Well, here is my answer! How about a Traxxas RC Slash? With its authentic appearance it can jam with the best short course RC racers and has an affordable price. Great credentials as well, The RC Slash was selected by RC car magazine as one of its “Editors’ 10 Best” award winners, and Model Retailer magazine named Slash its “Product of the Year.” These are only a few of the accolades’ that this bad boy has garnered, Readers choice awards and more.
The Slash is one of my favorites from Traxxas RC trucks with both two-wheel and four wheel drive. The new RC Slash 4×4 is at the top of my list. It has an all-new rigid chassis, new body, Velineon 3500 brushless motor, it’s equipped with 2.4 GHz waterproof electronics, anodized aluminum driveshaft, long-travel suspension, high ground clearance, precise bellcrank steering, and licensed BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tires that makes it look great. According to Traxxas the new Slash 4×4 will do over 40 mph with the included 3000mAh 7-cell battery pack and over 80 mph if you Power Up to the Mamba Monster. Check it out and get your kid started on the right track to success!
When asked, I recommend Coaxial RC helicopters for beginners or as I phase it, new comers to the RC helicopter hobby. With Coaxial RC helicopters, it is possible for a beginning helicopter pilot to start a new hobby and control cost while developing great flying skills almost immediately. Conventional RC helicopter are know for wild out of control spinning. They are inherently unstable due to the airflow that’s produced by the main rotor. RC helicopter have a tendency to try to turn in a counter direction. This is corrected by the rotation of the tail rotor. The difficulty comes when trying to maintain a balance between the pair of main rotor and tail rotor. It takes practice skill and training if you can find an experience RC helicopter pilot. This can be a trying task the first time around but there is a great solution for those new to this great RC hobby.
Today, many RC helicopters come equipped with coaxial rotors that are sometimes called the dual-rotor rotation solution. The two rotors rotate in opposite directions to counteract the torque and the tendency of the helicopter to try to turn in the opposite direction of the rotors. This aids in maintaining relative stability which makes the coax RC helicopters a great choice for beginners. The inherent stability of the coaxial helicopters makes it possible for beginners to begin training for successful flight, right out of the box. With a little practice you will build your confidence and settle in for many great RC helicopter adventures. Just think as a first time RC helicopter pilot you can get all the pleasure of flying your new RC model without prior training or going through a prolonged learning experience. There is no doubt; coaxial RC helicopters are the best choice for anyone looking to buy their first RC helicopter. The ease of flying your RC model as a beginner, whether indoors or out, will guarantee you a great experience. Ready, standby, liftoff!