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

Tabletop

A flat topped hill for jumping...

Tail

The tail wags the helicopter. Acting like the rudder on a plane or boat, the tail helps the helicopter stay on course...

Thread Lock

Used to stop vibration from loosening screws...

Throttle

When you 'give it the gas' you're applying more throttle...

Tire

Where the rubber meets the road...

Tire Bead

Where you glue the tires...

Tire Insert

Inside the tire...

Tire Wall

The side of the tire...

Toe Angle

Wheel tilt...

Toe-In

Pidgeon-toed RC...

Toe-Out

Duck feet on an RC...

Torque

A rotational force...

Torque Reaction

The equal and opposite reaction in Newton's Third Law of Motion as found in RC helicopters and airplanes...

Touring Car

All-wheel drive street cars built for speed...

Toy-Grade

Mass-market, electric RCs suitable for children and beginners...

Track Width

Track Width - Space between the tires

Tractor Pulling

Pulling a weighted sled with an RC...

Trainer Cable

Makes buddies out of a pair of transmitters...

Trainer Transmitter

A dumb transmitter for smart flight training...

Transmitter

Device that sends radio signals to the radio receiver...

Transmitter Antenna

Sends radio signals to the RC vehicle...

Truck Pulling

Pulling a weighted sled with an RC...

True

Creating the perfect tire...

Truggy

A cross between a stadium truck and a buggy...

Turn Marshal

Helps keep RCs on the track...

Turnbuckle

Rod connected to wheels...

TX - Transmitter

TX - Transmitter

What Are Radio Controlled Vehicles?


Alphabetical Index of RC Vehicles Glossary of Terms

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