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Looks like it might be a Troy Built Models 96" P-40 flying weight around 20lbs and rated for 160mph dives. Not much info on it but it looks sweet!

Im trying to figure out whether I should start with a 2WD or 4WD. It seems like everyone has a different opinion. From what I read, 2WD cars are usually cheaper, easier to work on, and can help you become a better driver. On the other hand, 4WD seems to be easier to control on loose dirt and grass, especially for someone who's just getting started. I'll mostly be driving around the neighborhood, local parks, and maybe a dirt lot every now and then. I'd like to stay somewhere around the $300 range if possible. If you were buying your first RC car today, would you go with 2WD or 4WD? What model would you recommend, and why?

Hey everyone, I've been watching RC helicopter videos on YouTube for a while now and I think I'm finally ready to buy my first one. The problem is there are so many different models that I have no idea what's actually good for someone who's never flown a helicopter before. I keep seeing people recommend the Blade Nano S3, Goosky S1, and OMP M1, but I'm not sure if I should start with something like those or go with a fixed-pitch helicopter first. I'd like to keep my budget under $500. What was your first RC helicopter, and if you were starting over today, what would you buy?

I've noticed a lot of people asking whether it's okay to run an RC boat in the ocean, so I figured I'd start a thread. The short answer is yes, but salt water is much harder on your boat than fresh water. After running in salt water, it's a good idea to: Rinse the entire boat with fresh water. Flush the cooling system with fresh water if your boat uses water cooling. Dry everything thoroughly before storing it. Spray metal parts and bearings with a corrosion inhibitor to help prevent rust. Check the flex shaft and grease it regularly. Fresh water is generally much easier on electronics, bearings, and hardware, so it requires less maintenance. For those of you who run in the ocean, what else do you do after each outing? Any tips for preventing corrosion or making your boats last longer?

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So I actually bought this jet almost 3 years ago. https://www.rcfeed.com/build/223 At the time I didn't quite feel ready to fly it then I had a kid and just never got around to finishing setting it up and learning the process. So finally I got this jet setup and ready to fly. Yesterday I went out to my local field and had a very experienced RC Turbine pilot with all his proper requirements maiden my jet and get it all trimmed out. The second flight of this jet was by myself on a buddy box setup. I had my main transmitter setup as the master with a trainer switch. I had my secondary transmitter setup only to use the control surfaces, as this is how I usually have it setup when I teach people how to fly. First impressions! It was awesome, I was defiantly nervous but I am a pretty confident flyer. Defiantly helped to have an experience pilot and good two way communication. It flew very good! Bigger fly's better right! The biggest difference I noticed was the landing pattern. As my instructor pointed out, I was at first doing dog leg landings where on my downwind I was making one continuous turn to final which put me at a position where I was flying at myself and not allowing myself to see my speed well so I came in a little hot. My second attempt was much better, I had to fly out farther than I usually did so I could have a good base leg and make a nice slow descending turn to final. I was a little worried about the turbine lag but this thing is not a draggy airframe so it maintains speed well. My first landing was GOOD! Not perfect but Good! My second flight I played around a little bit more just doing some figure 8's and rolls and what not, followed by some slow speed passes and another GOOD landing. It was an awesome experience and I learned a lot. I like to fly aggressive electric sport jets and 3d prop planes and this was by far the most scale and realistic I had ever flown anything. The manual for this plane says to have your aileron throws very aggressive. I setup rates on separate switches for Elevator and Ailerons with the highs being the recommended and ended up using the Mid on Elevator and Low on Ailerons. I will defiantly probably turn it up a little once I get more flights on it and actually get my waiver, but the that wont be fore a few more weeks. It was an awesome experience to finally fly a turbine and will be getting my waiver within a few weeks!

@RCFeed Very cool, Looking good!

I used to play tournament paintball back in the mid 2000s when I was a young buck and it was a blast. Played and won some local tournaments and played in some PSP Events which was a blast. I picked it back up here and there through the years and always had fun with it. Just recently one of my buddy's had a birthday party and I went to play. I was blown away by how many players where at the field. I went to this place called Sunol Paintball Park in Sunol, CA and there must have been over 100 people there. All it took was one time playing again and now I want to play every weekend haha. Like getting back on a bike, still a blast to play. Defiantly hurts me the next day being almost 40 and not being nice to my body through the years.