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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...
Toy-Grade
Mass-market, electric RCs suitable for children and beginners...
Transmitter
Device that sends radio signals to the radio receiver...
Transmitter Antenna
Sends radio signals to the RC vehicle...
Truggy
A cross between a stadium truck and a buggy...
Turn Marshal
Helps keep RCs on the track...
Turnbuckle
Rod connected to wheels...

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