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Find the best books and magazines about RCs. Join local clubs, national and international organizations, or an online discussion forum about the radio controlled hobby. Get into RC racing and other competitions at the local, national, and international level.
Jacci James is the wife of About.com Radio Controlled Vehicles Guide Michael James. She contributes reviews, photos, and articles from a beginners perspective and offers advice to parents buying radio controlled and remote controlled vehicles for kids (or themselves).
What clever, goofy, or weird ways have you found to recycle old or broken RC toys?
The most obvious and most useful way to recycle old RC toys is to use them for spare parts. Take the wheels or propellers or the controller or other bits and pieces and reuse them to fix other broken RCs. Or use the parts to build a new RC. But some radio controlled toys simply don't have parts that lend themselves well to reuse. You could chunk it. Or, get creative.
What kind of games do you play with your RC vehicles?
Tired of the same old tired resolutions like
losing weight or
giving up the cigs? Try some resolutions that are a lot more positive, fun, entertaining, and even educational. Of course I'm talking about resolutions that involve radio controlled vehicles.
You might not be able to take your RC with you everywhere you go, but you can let the world know about your passion for radio controlled vehicles anytime by wearing it on your sleeve... or chest... or head. Or, if you've got an RC lover on your gift-buying list get 'em a clever RC tee-shirt. It shows you care even if you don't know your XPV from your EVO -- and you don't risk blowing a bundle on …
Joining a club in your area is not a prerequisite for enjoying the hobby of radio controlled vehicles but it is a great way to meet other RC enthusiasts.
While many magazines devote themselves almost exclusively to airplanes, helicopters, and boats, for beginner to professional RC enthusiasts interested mostly in cars and trucks, there are only a few major publications that focus primarily on reviews and tutorials of RC land vehicles. These are my favorites.
Browse this catalog of books on RC aircraft, boats, and cars. Find videos on RC racing or buy hats and shirts featuring your favorite RC brand.
Join the online RC community and participate in discussion groups about every imaginable type of RC.
