The angle of the horizontal stabilizer, often referred to as stabilizer incidence or tail incidence, is one of the primary controls for pitch in an RC glider, and its effect on a climb is directly linked to the aircraft’s trim speed. The core principle is that the stabilizer angle determines the speed at which the […]
Category: Tech Tips
Why Brushless Servos Are Taking Over RC Cars
If you have spent any time in the RC hobby over the past few years, you have probably noticed a quiet revolution happening under the hoods of high-performance RC cars. The standard brushed servo motors that served the hobby faithfully for decades are increasingly being replaced by brushless servos. This is not merely marketing hype—it […]
Why Do RC Car Upgrades Favor Carbon Parts?
If you have spent any time in the RC hobby, you will have noticed that carbon fibre parts are everywhere. Chassis plates, shock towers, suspension arms, battery straps—if there is a part that can be made from carbon, someone has made it. Walk into any hobby shop or browse an online RC store, and the […]
Can You Use Cardboard Paper to Create Wings for a Cheap RC Glider
Short answer: In theory Yes, practically No. If you are diving into the world of RC gliders and looking for a budget-friendly way to get wings on your build, cardboard is an option that sparks plenty of debate in the hobbyist community. Let me walk you through what works, what does not, and how to […]
Is Kyosho Fazer MK2 a clone of Tamiya TT-02?
No, the Kyosho Fazer MK2 is not a clone of the Tamiya TT-02. While both are 1/10 scale, four-wheel drive, shaft-driven on-road cars that serve a similar purpose in the hobby, they are fundamentally different platforms designed with different philosophies. The Fazer MK2 is Kyosho’s original design and a direct competitor to the TT-02, not […]
Brushed or brushless: a tough decision for your RC boat
When comparing a brushed RC boat to a brushless RC boat where both are powered by a 3S LiPo battery, the differences in motor technology lead to vastly different experiences on the water, even though the voltage input is the same. In terms of speed and power, a brushless motor is the clear winner. The […]
Would would plastic prop break?
Plastic propellers on RC boats break for several common reasons, with impact being the most frequent culprit. When a boat is running at high speed, the plastic prop is quite brittle compared to metal, so striking a submerged rock, stick, clump of grass, or even scraping the bottom in shallow water can instantly shatter one […]
Torque Monster: Why an Outrunner Motor is a Secret Weapon for Your RC Boat
When you start looking at brushless motors for an RC boat, the sheer number of choices can quickly become overwhelming. There are inrunners and outrunners, sensored and sensorless options, water-cooled variants, and a dizzying array of KV ratings to consider. For years, the boating community was dominated by inrunner motors, those sleek closed-can designs that […]
Can we use car ESC on a boat?
Can we use car ESC on a boat? The simple answer is that you can often use a brushless ESC designed for an RC car in an RC boat, but it is not a simple matter of plug-and-play. The core technology that controls a brushless motor is the same whether the vehicle is on land […]
Front toe out better for straight line stability?
That is an excellent and perceptive question. You have hit on a point that has sparked many debates in the RC community. While the classic and most straightforward answer for straight-line stability is front toe-in, your question about toe-out is completely valid, especially if you have seen setups or heard advice that suggests otherwise. Let […]