Learn all you can before you buy! This manual details all types and specifications of RC outfits. Discusses ancillary equipments, including mechanical and solid state gyros, autopilots, chargers, electric speed controllers, fail safe systems, remote management systems and tachometers. Also covers transmitters, installation of RC equipment linkages, maintenance of equipment, and more.
Operating models remotely by radio control adds a new dimension to a fascinating hobby, and recent technical advances have increased the posibilities enormously. Today's miniturized circuits and computerization offer unprecedented degrees of control and reliability. The book provides the companion to the hobby, with the author offering in-depth advice on the choice and installation of equipment, technical terms and operating techniques for a wide range of models including cars, boats, aeroplanes and helicopters. The book describes how to get the best from today's sophisticated equipment by correct installation, maintenance and operation, as well as giving explanations of the modes, channels, functions, special features and programming of transmitters. The appendices explain the technical terms and abbreviations and lists the do's and dont's of the hobby.