LiPo (polímero de litio) Vs NiMH (níquel-hidruro metálico): ¿cuál es mejor? Si hizo esta pregunta hace 10 años, se encontrará en un punto muerto. Los acalorados debates sobre cuál era la batería superior eran un tema recurrente. Sin embargo, hoy en día, los LiPos son el rey de facto cuando se trata de baterías RC.
Sigue leyendo...Baterías LiPo (polímero de litio): una de las mayores innovaciones en el universo RC hasta ahora, algo confusa. ¿Qué significan los números en un LiPo? ¿Qué significa la "C"? ¿Qué significa la "S"? En este blog, descifraremos el código LiPo juntos.
Sigue leyendo...Su primer avión RC (radiocontrol) para principiantes puede determinar cuánto tiempo lleva en el hobby; así que elige sabiamente. Si bien no existe el "mejor" avión RC para principiantes, existen varios factores clave que podrían hacer o deshacer la experiencia. Aquí hay 5 cosas que lo ayudarán a tomar la mejor decisión.
Sigue leyendo...El hobby de RC: una actividad relativamente antigua pero algo anónima para el ojo público, ¿excepto quizás por el alto precio? En este blog, analizamos qué es realmente el pasatiempo de los RC y en qué se diferencian los RC de grado de hobby de los RC de grado de juguete.
Sigue leyendo...You may have seen various three-letter acronyms such as RTF, PNF, PNP, ARF, and KIT are thrown in randomly at times – but what do they mean? At first, they may seem confusing, but, as a beginner, they are exactly what you should be looking for. These acronyms tell you 2 things: the hardware included, and how much assembly (knowledge) is required.
Sigue leyendo...The terms bush plane, bush flying, and bush flyer simply refer to any fixed-wing aircraft that are specifically designed to be flown in remote areas. These remote areas - dubbed “the bush” - are otherwise inaccessible by ground or water transportations. To be operable in such archaic terrains where landing strips are mostly non-existent, bush planes have certain characteristics which make them fit-for-purpose. Here are four of the most common and desirable traits of a bush plane.
Sigue leyendo...The R/C hobby can be quite confusing especially for beginners. Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding the R/C Lingo. Check back regularly as we will continue to update this R/C glossary.
Sigue leyendo...If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it right? This may be true in most cases, however, in the RC hobby, being proactive will always cost you less than being reactive. Regular maintenance will ensure a properly working aircraft. Here are four simple check-ups you can do to safeguard yourself and others while you rip through the skies and not into the crowds.
Sigue leyendo...When it comes to RC planes, the most asked question (yet still somewhat ambiguous) is: where can I actually fly my freaking airplane!? Here is a summary of the dos and don’ts specifically addressing the US airspace.
Sigue leyendo...The Whistling Death. The Angels of Okinawa. The Great Iron-Bird. These were just some of the terrorizing nicknames rightfully given to the Vought F4U Corsair. With an 11:1 kill ratio during World War 2 and the lowest loss rate in the Pacific War for any aircraft the Corsair was truly the stuff of legend
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