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These are just the briefest of definitions of Radio Controlled Vehicle terminology that starts with P. For a much more detailed description see the individual page for each term.

Pan Chassis

A frying pan on wheels?

Peak Charger

Battery charger that detects drop in voltage and adjusts...

Pinion Gear

Little gear on the motor...

Preassembled

RC that is completely put together and requires no assembly...

Proportional Control

A little or a lot of control depending on whether you move the stick or know a little or a lot...

Pull Prop

This prop helps to pull the plane through the air...

Pull Start

Much like the pull start mechanism on a lawnmower...

Push Prop

A push prop helps to push the plane through the air...

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