Everything you need to get started with RC airplanes – beginner trainers, setup guides, radio gear, flying basics, safety tips, and simple troubleshooting to help you fly with confidence.
ARF RC airplanes are a great option if you want a gentle introduction to traditional balsa and plywood model aircraft without having to build everything from scratch. They sit perfectly…
Aileron differential on RC airplanes can confuse beginners — you might hear the term at the field or see it in your transmitter menus, but not be sure what it…
For not much money, helium filled rc blimps (aka airships) are a great way of enjoying some quiet, clean and simple radio control flying fun, particularly around the home or…
Without doubt electric rc planes (Electric Power or ‘EP’) have been responsible for bringing a huge number of people in to the radio control flying hobby over the years, and it’s easy…
When talking about rc transmitter modes we are referring to how the transmitter is configured to control the airplane i.e. which sticks operate which controls on the plane. Incidentally, the word transmitter is commonly abbreviated to…
When talking about model airplane engines for radio control use, by far the most common type is the glow plug engine, often also called a nitro or even gas engine. The term gas has widely been used to…
As a newcomer to the radio control flying hobby, learning about the primary rc airplane controls of your new plane is key to becoming a good pilot, and getting the…
Once you’ve learned to fly your rc plane confidently, it’s time to step it up a notch and learn some basic aerobatics! Flying aerobatic maneuvers is great fun and all part…
Understanding the basics of radio control gear and how it makes your rc plane do what you want it to (most of the time!), is important if you want to…
More of a ‘rule of thumb’ than set in stone, the Watts Per Pound rule is one that lets you determine the power output needed for your electric rc airplane,…