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Airplanes - All types
(73 Viewing)View all types of airplane ads here. Includes Kits, ARC''s, ARF''s, and RTF
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Cars, Trucks, and Tanks - All Ad listings
Listings by RCU members of personally owned RC cars, trucks, tanks, and kits for sale.
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Helicopter & Multi-Rotor - All Ads
(3 Viewing)Listings by RCU members of personally owned Helicopters, drones, parts, and kits for sale.
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The Clubhouse
(55 Viewing)If it doesn't fit in any other category and is about general RC stuff then post it here at the Clubhouse.
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Batteries & Chargers
(155 Viewing)Nicads, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium, LiPoly, Chargers, Cyclers, etc...
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RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
(420 Viewing)Discussion all about rc radios, transmitters, receivers, servos, etc.
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User Product Reviews
(7 Viewing)Post a full review of your latest kit, ARF, heli, engine, radio, whatever! Read what others have to say about them.
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Product Announcements & Manufacturer News
(3 Viewing)If you are a manufacturer or company with relevant news or have a new product announcement you may post it here.
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Full Scale planes, cars, helis, boats
(7 Viewing)Full scale relates in many ways to the r/c models we enjoy. Discuss various aspects of the larger versions of our r/c models here.
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RC Humor
(16 Viewing)Have an RC related joke or story? If it is RC humor you're looking for we have this forum to make you happy now.
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Model Rockets & Rocketry
(2 Viewing)Discuss all aspects of model rocketry here, including r/c rocketry.
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RC Robotics and Autonomous Robots
(2 Viewing)Discuss autonomous and radio control robots and anything related to robotics in here
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Toy-Grade RC Products
(25 Viewing)Post in here about toy-grade rc products and the mods you''re making to them. These typically fall in the sub $100 range.
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Unusual R/C
(28 Viewing)Discuss Airships, Blimps, LTA, VTOL, Ground Effect Vehicles, Hovercaft and more.
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Aerial Photography and Video
(8 Viewing)Discuss the growing field of aerial photography and aerial video right here!
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Digital Camera & Photo Editing
(3 Viewing)Discuss digital cameras in this forum. Products, comparisons, usage, tips for getting your rc photos on the web. Software photo editing and touch up tips.
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Digital Video (DV) & Video Editing Software
(2 Viewing)Discuss the use of digital video which we use to show our rc stuff off on the web. Talk about products, editing software, tips, ratings, rendering to the web, etc
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Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis
(7 Viewing)Get to know your fellow RCU member modelers in here and discuss off topic non-rc stuff. Only two topics OFF LIMITS are religion and politics. This forum for airplanes and heli crowd. Car or truck fans have their own in car section.
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Employment, Jobs, Help Wanted in Radio Control Industry
(5 Viewing)List your ad free for help wanted in the rc industry here. If you are seeking a job in the rc industry post your resume or other information as applicable here.
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RC Cars, Buggies, Trucks, Tanks and more
Talk about all your favorite radio control land vehicles such as cars, rc monster trucks, nitro trucks, buggies, on road vehicles, tanks, motorcycles, rock crawlers and more. Discuss all nitro, gas and electric right here!
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RC Car Videos
(3 Viewing)Place your links to rc car videos in this dedicated forum. Please include clip title and short description plus filesize and format (wmv, rm, mpg, mov)
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RC Car General Discussions
(285 Viewing)This forum is for all general discussions related to radio control cars. Check forums below for more specific categories if applicable.
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1/16th, 1/18th, Mini & Micro RC Cars
(368 Viewing)Discuss 1/16, 1/18, Minis, Micros & any RC Cars smaller than 1/10th scale in this forum
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RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more
(999 Viewing)Discuss electric RC off-road, buggies & trucks here. Also discuss brushless motors, speed controllers aka ESC's, brushed motors, etc
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RC Electric On-Road vehicles, race cars and more
(47 Viewing)Discuss electric RC on-road vehicles here. Also discuss brushless motors, speed controllers, brushed motors, etc
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RC Truggy
(26 Viewing)Trucks and buggies together make a truggy. Discuss all things truggy right here.
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RC 1/8th Scale Buggies
(340 Viewing)Discuss the ever popular category of 1/8th scale rc buggies in this forum!
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RC Giant Scale Cars
(189 Viewing)For all those who love driving large scale rc cars share your projects or ask questions here.
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RC Classic Cars & Trucks
(38 Viewing)Have a classic that is at least 15 years or older? Discuss it here!
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RC Car Radio Equipment
(32 Viewing)Discuss specific topics related to RC car radios. For general or non rc car specific radio topics please see our regular radio discussion forum.
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RC Painting, Detailing & Bodies
(14 Viewing)Discuss painting techniques, methods and materials. Also detailing and bodies
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RC Drag Racing
(14 Viewing)For all you straight line enthusiasts. Discuss all aspects of rc drag racing here!
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RC Rock Crawlers
(71 Viewing)The official rock crawling forum right here on RCU. Rock Crawler Trucks Rule!
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Academy Racing (MRC) Support Forum
(4 Viewing)Discuss all of the Academy Racing (MRC) product line in this forum.
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Banzai Hobby Support Forum
(4 Viewing)Get all the information and help you need right here, directly from Banzai Hobby.
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Exceed RC Support - Nitro Cars
(9 Viewing)Discuss all Nitro Car Support for items purchased or will be purchasing at Exceed RC.
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Himoto Racing Support Forum
The Official Support Forum for Himoto Racing. Get all your questions answered here directly from the source.
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Redcat Racing Support
(91 Viewing)Moderated Support Forum for all Redcat Racing Cars, Trucks & Buggies
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Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more
(71 Viewing)Get to know your fellow RCU member modelers in here and discuss off topic non-rc stuff. Only two topics OFF LIMITS are religion and politics. This forum for car & truck members. Plane & Heli members have their own in clubhouse section.
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RCU Member Video Post
A fast, easy way to post a link in 20 seconds to your video anywhere on the web and view other members videos in an easy to read list format.
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Car, Buggy & Truck Photo Gallery
Browse, search, sort or upload your own pics of rc cars and trucks.
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RC Car, Truck & Buggy Reviews
Read up the hottest and most in-depth car, truck and buggy product reviews anywhere right here in the RCU Magazine!
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Car, Buggy, Truck Event Calendar
View upcoming rc car, buggy and truck events or add your own to our event calendar free. Once you host an event, you can post photos and results free!
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RC Universe Online Magazine - Enter Here
Visit the RC Universe Online Magazine - 100% Free. New reviews and articles posted weekly
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Member Airplane Videos
A fast, easy way to post a link in 20 seconds to all your flying or rc related videos anywhere on the web and view other members videos in an easy to read list format. Another RCU exclusive feature!
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3D Flying!
(27 Viewing)Our 3D flying forum is the ultimate resource for 3D flyers. Also discuss the latest in "4D" flying!
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Aerodynamics
(102 Viewing)Discuss the physics of flight revolving around the aerodynamics and design of aircraft.
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Aeroworks Vendor Forum
(15 Viewing)This is the place to go for all your questions concerning anything Aeroworks. Rocco, Mark, and the rest of the Aeroworks staff will be manning this forum so that they can answer all your questions.
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Austars-Models.com Vendor Forum
Explore all the exciting stuff and discuss all your questions about Austars. The team will be here and try their best to answer all your questions.
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Crash & Rebuild
(27 Viewing)Post your crash stories, pictures and if you want to document your rebuild you can do that here too!
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Composites Fabrication And Repair
(28 Viewing)Carbon Fiber, Kevlar, Fiberglass and all the newest high tech composites
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Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
(9 Viewing)Discuss details of events, shows and fun fly's in here. Be sure to also list events in our events calendar!
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Electrics to Glow Conversions
(14 Viewing)Are you converting an electric airplane to glow and need help? Have you already converted an airplane and you want to show it off and give some tips? This is your forum. Enjoy.
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Extreme Speed Prop Planes
(69 Viewing)Discuss the need for speed with fast prop planes (Screamin Demon, Diamond Dust, Shrikes or any REAL sound breakin'''' plane)
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RC Flight Simulator Software
(92 Viewing)Discuss rc flight simulator software here. Aerofly Pro, RealFlight G3, XTR, Reflex, etc.
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Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
(276 Viewing)Discuss all your 3D & Aerobatic giant scale airplanes right here!
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RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
(135 Viewing)Discuss rc gliders,rc sailplanes and slope soaring in this forum. Thermaling techniques, airfoils, tips, etc
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Kit Building
(215 Viewing)If you're building a kit and have questions or want to discuss kit building post it here.
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M.A.A.C.
(4 Viewing)Discuss Model Aeronautics Association of Canada policies, decisions & any other MAAC related topics here.
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Profile and Fun Flying Planes
(16 Viewing)If you're a profile fan or into fun flyers than this is the forum to discuss those topics.
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Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
(117 Viewing)If you are starting/building a project from scratch or want to discuss design, CAD or even share 3D design images this is the place. Q&A's.
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Seaplanes
(20 Viewing)Aircraft that typically take off and land on water...radio control seaplane discussions are in here.
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S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
(18 Viewing)Discuss the growing area of S.P.A.D.S. (Simple Plastic Airplane Designs). Coroplast type aircraft, pizza box planes, etc..
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Sport Flying
(14 Viewing)This forum is for those that like to fly just for the enjoyment of flying, and all the airplanes that help them. Discuss here the joys of flying and the airplanes that help you enjoy it.
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Tips & Techniques
(84 Viewing)Want to share a tip or special technique you have either in the workshop or at the flying field or race track? Post it right here!
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Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
(99 Viewing)Discuss the ins & outs of building & flying multi engine rc aircraft here.
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FPV, UAV & Drones
(1 Viewing)Discuss all aspects of First Person View (FPV), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Drones in this forum
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Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
(38 Viewing)Want to discuss some of those from the golden age, vintage rc planes or even an old classic antique vintage rc planes, radios, engines, etc? This is the place for you. Enjoy!
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Aircraft - electric – Multi-rotors (Drones)
This is the place for all things that have to do with drones (multi-rotor). RCU wants to be your go to home for drone. So please settle in and discuss drones with your RCU buddies
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Drones Talk
This forum is for Multi-Rotor pilots and enthusiasts to talk about subjects that don’t quite fit into any other forum.
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Specific Models of Multi-Rotors and Drones
This forum is set aside to to talk about the varios brands of commercial equipment on the market today
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Aerial Pictures and Video Showcase
(1 Viewing)Show off those pictures and videos that you took during your flights.
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Multi-rotor Electronics
(2 Viewing)Auto-pilots, flight controllers, speed controls, motors, gyros, and other multi-rotor electronics.
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Multi-rotor Power Systems
Discussion about multi-rotor specific power requirements - motors, batteries, speed controllers and more.
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Multi-Rotor Apps and Related Software
Discussion about the software that makes Multi-rotors run.
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FPV (First-Person View) RC Aircraft Flying and RC Vehicle Operation.
The forum covers all thinks that cover First-Person View (FPV) flying and vehicle operation. Not just for Drones but for all FPV used within the RC community is covered here. This can include anything such as a RC Airplane, RC Helicopter, RC Cars, RC Boats, etc....
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FPV Talk
The forum is FPV pilots and enthusiasts to talks about subjects that don’t quite fit into any other forum.
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FPV Beginners
(2 Viewing)If you are getting started in FPV this is the place to go for help. Experienced members will help the beginners getting started in FPV, so post your questions you have.
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FPV Aircraft
(1 Viewing)Talk about aircraft used in First-Peson View flying. This includes all types of FPV RC flying including Aircraft, Helicopters, Drones, etc ...
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FPV Vehicles
(1 Viewing)Talk about vehicles used for First-Person Operation. This includes vehicles such as Cars, Boats, Tanks, etc ...
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Commercial UAV/FPV
Discussion of commercial and professional FPV/Drone flight (video, photography, search and rescue, mapping, etc.)
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MultiGP Racing League
Discussion of official Multi-GP FPV competitions, tournaments, free-fly gatherings and casual events.
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Electric General Discussion
(31 Viewing)General Discussion forum about rc electric related aircraft, accessories, flight, tips, etc.
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VPP - Variable Pitch Prop 4D flying
Discuss VPP - Variable Pitch Prop 4D flying in this forum
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Electric Training
(20 Viewing)If you are new to electric learn more about them here or ask questions.
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Brushed/Brushless motors, speed controls, gear drives
(36 Viewing)Discuss all aspects of brushless motors, brushed motors, speed controls (ESC's), gear drives and propellers in this forum.
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E-Flight Power Sources
(15 Viewing)Ask questions or read about power sources as they specifically relate to e-flight including Lithium-ion, Li-Poly, Nimh and Nicad battery packs.
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Electric Aerobatic & Sport Planes
(29 Viewing)Discuss rc electric aerobatics and rc sport flyers here.
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Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
(37 Viewing)Discuss RC Parkflyers and rc backyard flyers in this forum
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Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
(46 Viewing)Discuss rc foamie electrics here (i.e. Zagi, Tazz, ProJeti, wingo)
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Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight
(50 Viewing)Talk about this fast growing niche in rc. Micro radios, micro electric or co2 powered planes, heli's both indoors and out.
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Ask the Expert Sal - Electric Airplane Advice
Here is your chance to ASK SAL, the expert for all your electric flight related questions. If you are not Sal, please do not answer questions in this forum.
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Electric RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Hotliners
Discuss all aspects of RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Hotliners Here.
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RC Universe Online Magazine
Read the online magazine here at RCU with full reviews, how to's and articles including videos and extensive photos. Reviews cover products in detail & are formatted to be easy to read plus graphically pleasing.
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RC Helicopter General Discussions
(57 Viewing)Discuss RC Helis here. Nitro, gas, turbine and any make, model or brand not having its own specific forum below!
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RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
(132 Viewing)If you are a beginner or "newbie" to RC heli's feel free to post your questions right here in the rc heli beginner forum.
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Electric RC Helis
(318 Viewing)Discuss electric rc heli's such as the Piccolo, Logo 10, Logo 20, Hornet, Eco.
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Flybarless Helicopters
(6 Viewing)Discuss flybarless rotor head systems for all helicopters right here.
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Scale RC Helicopters
(15 Viewing)Discuss scale helis, and modifications to pod and boom helis that make them scale.
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Draganfly Innovations Products
(8 Viewing)Discuss all the Draganfly Innovations Products in this forum
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Hirobo Support Forum
(2 Viewing)Greg Gomes of MRC/Hirobo is your host. Ask all your Hirobo questions here!
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Exceed RC Support - Helicopter
(2 Viewing)Discuss all Helicopter Support for items purchased or will be purchasing at Exceed RC.
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XHeli.com Support Forum
(4 Viewing)If you have a question, problem or concern about your product from xheli.com, please use this forum to get answers to your questions.
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RC Helicopter Heaven Support
Click here for help with all your RC Helicopter Heaven questions.
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RC Helicopter Reviews
Read detailed product reviews in the RCU Magazine featuring pics, photo, asembly detail and more.
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Off Topic Forum - Boats
(6 Viewing)Get to know your fellow RCU member modelers in here and discuss off topic non-rc stuff. ABSOLUTELY NO religion or politics.
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RC Boat Photo Gallery
Browse, search, sort or upload your own rc boat photos here in our gallery.
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RC Fuels
(42 Viewing)Nitromethane, Castor Oil, Synthetic, heli fuel, 4 stroke, etc...Fuel Q&A is here!
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Tachometer Readings
(18 Viewing)Post your tachometer readings for your motor in here or ask others what they are getting out of their motor/prop combos!
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Engine Manufacturers Direct Support Forum
(30 Viewing)Direct support for your engines from the manufacturers reps who are here to answer your questions!
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TEAM RCU
Have a question you'd like to ask your favorite professional R/C pilot? Visit the TEAM RCU Forum!
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TEAM RCU - Info & Bios
Get all the information and stats regarding your favorite TEAM RCU pilot!
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Team RCU - Don Szczur
(1 Viewing)Ask your questions directly to Don Szczur, proffesional pattern pilot
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TEAM RCU - Mike McConville
(3 Viewing)Ask expert Team RCU pilot Mike McConville questions in this forum.
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(3 Viewing)Have a suggestion for a feature, new category or anything else? Let us know by posting it here!
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MarketPlace questions or problem?
(3 Viewing)Post questions or problems related to the RC Universe Marketplace in this forum.
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Forum questions or problems
(11 Viewing)Post any questions about how to use the forum or any bugs/problems you may be having in this forum.
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Test Posting Forum
Want to test to see if you can post or test a feature like smilies, avatars or images but don't want to pollute the main forums? Test it out right here.
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