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Discussions of Battery packs and Chargers and topics relating to Ni-Cad's, NiMH, Li-Ion and Li-Po battery types which power RC models.

This forum is for organization, education and advocacy efforts to inform communities and lawmakers about the wonders and benefits of radio control model aircraft.

Talk about motors, speed controls, gear drives, propellers, power system simulators and other components used in RC modelling.

Information about design, construction, and performance of custom-designed electric motors.

General discussions in relation to electric powered RC airplanes.

Discussion of 3D electric RC Planes, including assembly, setup, power systems, and flying techniques

Discussion of 3D electric RC foam Planes, including assembly, setup, power systems, and flying techniques.

Discuss 3D printed planes and related topics.

A special section for people who are new to electric RC flight, young modelers, and conversations about basic modeling skills

Discussions of WW-II fighters, bombers and other RC warplanes

Discussion of RC flying wings and other tail-less RC aircraft.

Discussion about commercially available ARF Foamie RC models

A place for the homebuilders to discuss the DIY foamies design and construction, and share the plans.

Electric RC aircraft with an 80" wingspan, 60" wingspan for biplanes, 140" combined width and length for jets, or true 1/4 scale models.

Discuss power and design issues of fuel to electric RC aircraft conversion

FAI F5B and F5D competition, RC electric pylon racing, RC multi-task electric gliders, hotliners and other electric high performance RC model aircraft discussions.

Discussion of F3AI/F3P indoor style patterns, competitions, maneuvers and aircraft.

Discussion about commercially available micro RC models, including RTF, BNF, RxR, TxR, and ARF completion-level products.

Backyard and Parkflyer RC aircraft models.

This forum section is for scratch built airliners and kit airliner/cargo/troop carrier builds.

Discussion of commercially available scale RC models, including RTF, BNF, RxR, TxR and ARF completion-level products.

Discussion of plan, kit, or scratch-built scale RC models, design and building techniques, research and building contests.

A place for builders to discuss electric indoor and micro design and construction, and share builds and plans.

Talk about glow-to-electric conversions, sport models, aerobatics, and other traditional RC topics.

General First Person Video (FPV) discussion.

Talk about video piloting equipment like OSD's, video transmission systems, and autopilot systems.

A place to talk about aircraft used for first person video flying.

Discussion of FPV racing, setups, airframes and courses.

Discussion of commercial and professional FPV/Drone flight (video, photography, search and rescue, mapping, etc.)

Discuss MultiGP, DRL, IDRA, FPVWRA, and other drone racing leagues.

This forum is for multirotor drone flying platforms (commonly called tricopters, quadrocopters, hexcopters, etc).

This is a help section for beginners starting out with multirotor drones.

Discussions about 15cm and smaller size multirotor drones.

Discussions about 15cm to 30cm size multirotor drones.

For custom built multirotor drones.

Auto-pilots, flight controllers, speed controls, motors, gyros, and other multirotor drone electronics.

Discussion about multirotor drone specific power systems - motors, batteries, speed controllers and more.

Discussions about three bladed multirotor drones.

General discussions in relation to electric powered RC helicopters.

A forum to help beginners get started with electric helicopters, in general.

This is for coaxial helicopters (counter rotating blades on the same shaft).

Discussion of 3D electric RC helicopters, including assembly, setup, power systems, and flying techniques.

Discussion of Larger Electric RC Helicopters.

Discussion of Micro RC Helicopters. A "micro" is generally under 400 grams in weight

For discussion of mini sized helis.

Discussion of topics unique to EDF RC airplanes, including assembly, setup, power systems, and flying techniques.

A place to discuss EDF RC Jet models using foam as the basic building material

EDF Jets weighing over 12 lb/5.5kg with 110 inches combined wingspan/length, and 90mm or larger power system.

Talk about EDF planes and power systems with 40mm Fan size and below.

Discussion of "Jet-like" RC airplanes that are not powered by EDF power systems.

Discuss EDF plans, design and construction here.

Model internal combustion engines. 2-stroke, 4-stroke, glow and diesel. IC engines for free flight, control line and RC models.

The coverage of Fuel Power RC events.

General fuel RC aircraft discussion.

RC airplanes powered by .15 size engines and under and subjects related to them.

Do we HAVE to land right-side-up?

A special section for people who are new to fuel RC airplanes, young modelers, and conversations about basic modeling skills.

This forum is for discussing Classic Pattern aircraft, their history, and current competition with them. "Classic Pattern" refers to competition before the advent of the "Turnaround Pattern" (FAI-style) in the early 1980's.

Fuel RC aircraft with an 80" wingspan, 60" wingspan for biplanes, 140" combined width and length for jets, or true 1/4 scale models.

FAI F3D, Q40, Q500, Club 20 and other forms of model aircraft RC pylon racing driven by internal combustion engines.

Discuss R/C scale modeling techniques and aviation history.

Discuss those amazing millitary machines here.

General Fuel Powered RC Helicopter Discussion for turbine/glow/IC/Gas...anything combustion related rather than EP.

Glow, gas, you name it, let's fly it 3D!

EP, glow, gas, no matter the power source, if it's got a scale body, this is the place!

RC airplanes powered by turbines and ducted fans.

A general forum for the discussion of RC sailplanes.

A forum for all things related to Cross Country Soaring - large sailplanes designed for cross country, electronics such as variometers and GPS devices, strategy/tactics used in cross country soaring events, locations that can support cross country flying, and anything else related to the flying of large sailplanes across long distances.

Discussion of DS RC sailplanes, set-ups, locations and records.

For electric powered sailplanes that use an altitude limited motor cut-off.

Conversations about electric assisted soaring, Limited Motor Run contests, etc.

a place just for HLGs.

This forum is for those whom enjoy the challenge of F3F, F3B and F3J high performance contest flying.

The coverage of Sailplane RC events.

If it's sail and it's scale, it belongs here.

Discussion about combat, F3F racing, PSS and other slope RC sailplanes. Includes airframes, set-up, locations, races and other events.

Looking for lift? Find it here.

This forum includes information on Building, Designing and flight of RC Auto Gyro's.

Discussions of RC Blimps, balloons, and other lighter-than-air RC aircraft.

"Fly by wire"... RC modeling style.

Discuss F3A pattern aircraft, set-ups, and techniques.

Flying without the help of RC or CL.

For Horten style aircraft, be it powered or glider. Typically Flying Wings without rudders.

Everything related to RC aircraft powered by flapping wings.

Discuss radio controlled vehicles which use a cushion of air to move over a variety of surfaces.

Everything to do with RC paragliders and kites, including line kite conversions and vector units.

Discuss vintage, antique and old-timer RC model aircraft.

A forum for amateur UAV builders to discuss and share their knowledge of the subject.

For Vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft.

For the discussion of waterplanes, seaplanes and floatplanes, their construction and piloting.

WWI aircraft and aero modeling - no power source restrictions.

The aerial photography forum contains information on how to do AP using RC models.

A place for scratch builders and kit builders to share build logs, building techniques, problems, plans and their own designs.

Discussion of RC model building techniques, including scratchbuilding, kits, plans, and related tools, machining, etc.

Discussions and help on designing with the help of CAD programs. Choice of program, techniques, tutorials, 2D and 3D, CNC, laser cutting.

Combat RC planes, designs and related discussion, including combat safety and combat strategies.

Discuss composite fabrication, laminates, core cutting, vacuum bagging, moulds etc.

Forum for discussion of crashes, including crash analysis and repairs. Pictures or video encouraged.

Electronics projects for the modeler to build for themselves, such as brushed and brushless motor controllers, BECs (linear and non-linear), chargers, protection circuits, mixers, etc.

Retractable or fixed gear, Bomb drops, Mechanisms, and other flight accessories

Physics, Aerodynamics, Engineering, Circuitry, and other scientific discussions.

RC lights, applications and related topics.

Share your painting and finishing techniques and tips: sanding, painting, covering, applying decals, etc - all aspects of model finishing.

Discussion of RC transmitters, receivers, servos, programming of computer radio, etc.

Scale drawings and three views of full sized aircraft, plus aircraft engines, equipment, cockpits, machine guns, bombs and etc. No model A/C plans allowed.

Flight simulator discussions involving learning to fly with the aid of a computer program.

Spad is the simple concept of offering free plans and ideas for designing very cheap, great flying RC airplanes made from Coroplast, gutterpipe, aluminum, or anything else we can find that works!

Share your RC airplane images with the world!

General R/C Boat discussion.

Open Source Technology for Digital Command, Control and Communications (C3) Systems for boats.

A place to discuss jet drive boats and jet drive systems.

The spot for boats or any other watercraft with max length limitation of 15 inches.

Electric powered RC racing boats.

Nitro and Gas powered RC racing boats.

This forum is for builders and operators of underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

Motorless RC watercraft.

Discussion of scale boat modeling.

Discuss SCALE sailing models including modern and traditional types.

Everything related to Steam powered boat models.

Underwater R/C boating.

Discuss vintage, antique and old-timer RC model boats.

General discussions related to RC cars.

The latest generation of mini and micro RC cars from HPI, Kyosho, and BRP.

Discussions of RC motorcycles.

Dirt track RC racing, RC monster trucks or just general off road RC sport driving.

Talk about touring RC cars, pan cars, and other on-road classes.

Motors, batteries, chargers, speed controls, and general discussion about volts, ohms, watts, and amperage.

Talk about RC cars with internal combustion engines, starting, and maintenance.

Discuss RC cars of 1/4 scale and larger.

Discussion of RC Tanks and other tracked vehicles, construction techniques, battle systems, modifications and other tank related ideas.

RC rock crawlers carefully negotiate difficult rock formations and surmount obstacles that ordinary vehicles couldn’t even begin to climb.

R/C semi trucks/trailers and construction equipment - dump trucks, bulldozers, buckets, etc.

A place for discussions (good and bad) related to buying, selling, and trading in the RCG For Sale / Wanted forums. Note: RCGroups.com assumes no responsibility for transactions that take place via the Classifieds section.

This forum is created to share and find discounts, sales and other cheap deals found online.

R/C simulators, tools, and other items related to R/C aircraft that can't logically be categorized in another forum.

RC aircraft radio equipment, such as Transmitters, Receivers and Servos.

Electric-related RC airplanes only here please.

Offer, buy and trade Nicads, NiMHs & LiPOs here.

RC Electric Helis only.

A place to sell or trade lightweight electric-powered RC airplanes or parts that fit into the micro or indoor sizes - including small 3D, pattern, sport, and micro RTF planes like Aero Ace.

Electric Ducted Fan Jets and related equipment.

A place to sell Non-AP drones like racing drones, freestyle, line of sight and FPV drones.

A place to sell AP (Aerial Photography) camera drones like DJI, Yuneec, Autel, and other drones used for aerial videography and photography.

Motors, ESCs, Gearboxes & Props.

Wet-fuel RC airplane models and equipment only.

Aircraft engines and accessories.

Wet-fuel powered RC helis only.

Turbine or Ducted fan fuel-powered jet models.

Post and review for-sale or wanted Remote Control Sailplanes.

RC Cars and parts, wanted or for sale.

First person view (FPV) gear and remote piloted vehicles (RPV).

Planes made for First person view (FPV) flight.

Items for sale or wanted that are not related to R/C can be listed here.

A place for users to chat about non-RC topics. No political or religious posts are allowed. Each thread is moderated by the thread starter.

A place to discuss politics, current events, and other non-hobby topics.

The place to discuss other websites and interesting web links you have found.

Discuss 3D printed items and 3D printers as they relate to RC.

Discussion of auto racing, hotrods, motorcycles, and other general automobile topics not directly related to models.

Discussion of "full scale" aviation, homebuilts, fly-ins, airshows, and other aviation related non-modeling topics.

Talk about local hobby stores, whether you are a patron or an owner.

Robot design, programming, and construction.

Discuss laser cutters and their uses in the RC world.

Model rockets and rocket powered R/C aircraft

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Discussions about service issues (good and bad), and other constructive commentary about RC hobby shops, online stores and RC dealers

Announcements of new products related to RC Hobby

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