What is a Remote Control Airplane?
A remote control airplane, abbreviated as RC or R/C airplane, is an aircraft vehicle that is controlled remotely. Typically, a remote control airplane is a device reserved for hobbyists or toy enthusiasts, though there are larger scale, expensive models that may be used by aviation experts. Additionally, some organizations and the military use remote control airplanes for experimental purposes. However, most RC airplanes are designed for general hobby use or as toys. A remote control airplane, like other remote controlled devices, consist of a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is usually a handheld variety and the receiver is onboard the aircraft itself. The transmitter allows the flyer to control the aircraft from the ground. A remote control airplane has an electric motor that may be powered by batteries or by fuel. Early remote control planes used fuel, but technological advancements have made battery power both more convenient and less expensive. The remote control airpla
