| One of the most exciting hobbies are RC (radio | | | | meet your interests. |
| controlled) toys. Probably the most popular RC toy is | | | | 2. You will need to consider what kind of power you |
| the RC car. They seem to be more popular because | | | | want to run your vehicle. You can choose an electric |
| they can be operated in more areas than RC aircraft, | | | | powered car, or a fuel (nitro) powered car. Both work |
| or boats. Aircraft requires a designated area with a lot | | | | very well and both have their own advantages and |
| of space and naturally boats require a body of water; | | | | disadvantages. The electric powered car will need |
| whereas, cars can be operated in the yard, on the | | | | additional equipment such as an extra battery and |
| street (if there is no traffic), in the driveway, or on a | | | | battery charger. There are different sizes of batteries |
| specially built track. RC cars are loads of fun, and are | | | | in regards to price and usage. Batteries are rated in |
| relatively inexpensive for their amazing quality. | | | | size according to the number of cells, and rated in |
| There are some other reasons for choosing the RC | | | | running time according to mAh (mili-ampere hours). The |
| car hobby: | | | | more cells a battery has the higher the price. The |
| 1. They can be driven as off road vehicles, street | | | | higher the number of mAh, the higher the price |
| vehicles, or racing vehicles. If you like racing and being | | | | because the battery will last longer before needing |
| competitive they are the ultimate fun machine! Many | | | | recharged. In comparison the fuel powered car will |
| places that offer tracks to race on have very good | | | | need nitro fuel, a safe place to store the fuel, and |
| racing programs to offer fair and competitive racing. | | | | some periodic adjustments on the carburator to keep |
| 2. There are no levels to master. You can have just | | | | the engine running top notch. Both engines, electric or |
| as much fun as a beginner and you can as an expert. | | | | fuel, offer different power ranges. Some electric |
| 3. There is no repetition to make the hobby boring. | | | | powered cars can literally pop wheelies, even though |
| Every time you drive an RC car you have a new | | | | the fuel powered cars are considered the most |
| driving experience. | | | | powerful. |
| 4. There is a large variety of models to choose. You | | | | 3. You will need to consider what kind of tires you |
| can find just about anything, so as a hobby you can | | | | want to run on the vehicle. If you are racing or |
| pick what you like. Many hobbyist have several | | | | off-roading you may prefer a thick, grippy tire. |
| models. | | | | 4. As you become more skilled and adaptable to the |
| 5. There are different levels of prices and sizes | | | | hobby you may want to consider upgrades to your |
| available. | | | | car. Upgrades can make your car handle differently or |
| 6. They are made of such good quality, they will | | | | more powerful. |
| survive some ruff treatment for many years. If there is | | | | 5. You will need to consider the age of the person that |
| some part of the car that gets broke parts suppliers | | | | will be operating the car. RC cars are designed for |
| are plentiful. | | | | children of all age groups. Toy grade are designed |
| 7. Besides entertaining kids, radio controlled cars have | | | | more for kids and cost less. Hobby-grade are more |
| the potential to educate. Kids learn the basics of | | | | durable and expensive and are designed for more |
| science and technology from understanding how these | | | | experienced and adult enthusiasts. |
| cars work. | | | | The great thing about the hobby of driving RC cars is |
| There are a few things to consider when purchasing | | | | that it applies to all ages. From children, to teenagers, to |
| an RC car: | | | | adults this is a hobby fit for all. |
| 1. You need to consider what type of driving you are | | | | Have fun with your RC car! |
| most interested in, and purchase a vehicle that will | | | | |