I'm writing this to all people interested in buying their first model helicopter on eBay. One thing is certain - you get what you pay for! The reason most are cheap, is because they are mass produced items...
First things first, what you are buying in any LiPo battery is a controlled explosion in a wrapper. Sounds over the top? well take a look at google video with the search "Lipo Battery Fire" or go direct to...
Learning to fly - with or without a Model Flight Simulator When you are just getting started and learning to fly, even with a simulator, don't overdo it!It is all too easy, especially with the simulator, to...
I hear people regularly saying how walkera heli's are such poor quality and shouldn t be bought. I have bought several Walkera Helis among others and here is my advise to anyone interested in getting into...
SO, your interested in rc then? There are two big questions you need to ask, battery or nitro, on road or off. We'll deal with the question of power first. The easiest way to answer this is how much time do...
The perils of buying radio control models from outside the UK! I was prompted to write this after seeing one from someone who had bought from a German Seller, specifically HF Trade GmbH Hamburg. As I am...
(I've written this because the other guide on eBay is not accurate) Introduction So, you're thinking of buying your first RC car or truck, but you're bewildered by the choice? It's not that complex really,...
I've just bought a "Big german tank" from H F trade (Hamburg) and thought I'd share my experiences with you. The tank itself (a Panther BTW) was an absolute bargain (£26). Despite the location on the listing...
The HoneyBee CP2 is a nice little helicopter and although they are checked before leaving the factory, sometimes it isn't set up correctly out of the box, so here's the sum total of my knowledge having got...
The usual and safest legal frequency for model aircraft is the 35MHZ band. Modern RC aeroplanes are not toys, you cannot fly them on parks or recreation grounds unless they are specifically controlled sites....