Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to frequently asked questions. If your have a question of general interest to modelers, send it to us.

• Aircraft
  • For an exhaustive site on the subject, visit Aerodynamics for Model Aircraft(presented by Martin Hepperle)
• Cars
  • What does "Matched Battery" mean?
  • What is a "Peak Charger"?
• Engines
  • Safety Guidelines
  • How do I break in my four stroke engine?
  • Choosing Model Engine Fuels
  • Ringed Engines vs. ABC Type Engines
  • Tightness at Top Dead Center Explained
  • Tuned Pipe Designer (presented by Martin Hepperle)
• Radio Control Units
  • FCC Rules Regarding Radio Control
  • Frequency Chart
  • What is the difference between Mode 1 and Mode 2?
• Rockets
  • Introduction to Model Rockets
  • What is Model Rocketry?
• Other
  • Submarine Models courtesy of the West Valley R/C Mariners
  • Usenet Modeling FAQS

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