How to jump an RC car — the complete beginner guide

Landing on your nose? Overshooting doubles? Jumping an RC car is simple in theory — and in this guide I show you the actual trigger inputs that make it work, from the approach all the way to saving a jump that's going wrong. Everything is filmed on the carpet track at my club, with real examples of every technique: how to approach, exactly when to let off the throttle (this is why your car nose-dives), controlling the car in the air, catching the landing on doubles and step-ups, and what to do when you've already messed up. Car in this video: Xray XB2 2026, Hot Race foam tires, indoor carpet. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:29 How to approach the jump - beginner vs. experienced line choice 1:16 How to apply throttle to the takeoff 2:58 Where to let go of the throttle 3:28 Why cars nose-dive or rotate backwards 4:06 How to control the car in the air 4:37 My preferred angle of the car in the air and why 5:32 How to catch the landing 5:52 How to pick the right driver to follow off the jump 6:25 How to work up to and hit different jump styles for the first time 7:46 How to save an overshoot (or coming up short) 9:37 How to save a side-to-side lean 10:18 How and when to use the "punch technique" 11:42 When to back out of jumping 12:12 How I approach different jump styles 12:49 Advanced jumping (what's next) ▶ Ready for the advanced stuff? The fastest way to jump in RC racing:    • The fastest way to jump in RC racing? (Mos...   Everything on this channel exists to make you faster, smarter, or better equipped as an RC racer. 🏁 Hellmers Speedshop — original RC designs as 3D print files: https://www.hellmersspeedshop.com/ #rcracing #rcdrivingtechnique #rcbuggy #rcjumping #howto