Getting Started with R/C Airplanes
Ground Support
Just like full sized
aircraft, R/C airplanes require ground support equipment. Every engine needs
fuel and a pump to put the fuel into the fuel tank. Engines needs a 1.5-volt
battery and a special connector to ignite the glow plug. While many engines
will start by hand-flipping the propeller, we highly recommend an electric
starter and 12-volt battery. The electric starter keeps your hands clear of
the propeller and can help get a new (slightly out of adjustment) engine
started.
Remote Control Hobbies offers the two Field Buddy Combos. This set comes
with a tote box (built or unbuilt), an electric fuel pump, an electric
starter, a 12-volt battery and charger, a glow plug clip, and a power panel
to allow the pump and the glow plug to all run off of the 12-volt battery.
While this certainly isn't the only way to outfit your tote box, when you
visit the flying field, most pilots rely on these same items for their
ground support.
"GETTING STARTED"
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