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26 RC Plane Trends That Died!

26 RC Plane Trends That Died!

Are these trends that died or are you keeping any of these alive? This video from YouTube channel Tail Heavy Productions has everything from supercharged 4-stroke and fuel-injected glow engines to snap roll switches on a transmitter and other RC related items you may have long forgotten about. Check the video and let us know […]
Nostalgia and more at the National Model Aviation Museum!

Nostalgia and more at the National Model Aviation Museum!

Aside from its national headquarters building and many flying sites, one of the must see stops at the National Aeromodeling Center is the National Model Aviation Museum. The museum is a walk back through the history of all facets of model aviation including free-flight, control line, and of course, radio control. There’s even an old […]
And now for some Remote ID good news …

And now for some Remote ID good news …

Tim McKay once again provides the RC pilot community with a Remote ID update. As part of the FAA’s new remote ID ruling, all RC aircraft flying after Sept. 16, 2023 need remote ID electronics installed in the model aircraft or drone. The one exception is recreational RC airplanes flying in an FAA-approved FRIA. Learn […]
A-10 Warthog with real(istic) guns!

A-10 Warthog with real(istic) guns!

This 1/5.8-scale A-10 Warthog goes the extra mile with an inflight guns effect. This beauty has a sizable wingspan of 9 feet and 11 inches and is powered by two B100F turbines. It’s already a good-looking aircraft but with the added effect of a working revolver cannon mounted up front, this one is a showstopper! […]
Skymaster XXL F-14 Tomcat

Skymaster XXL F-14 Tomcat

Do big planes fly better? Check out this video of the 11.33-foot-long Skymaster XXL F-14 and decide for yourself!
Build a 3D-Printed RC Plane

Build a 3D-Printed RC Plane

Follow along with Youtuber KendinYap as he builds a 3D-printed RC plane. In this video, he takes you through the step-by-step process of piecing the plane together and installing a glow engine. If you want to get into 3D-printing planes, KendinYap is a great YouTube channel to follow as also includes links to his plans […]
Getting Started with Helicopters: 10 pro tips you need to know

Getting Started with Helicopters: 10 pro tips you need to know

Every RC model helicopter pilot started somewhere, and no matter what your experience level, there is always something new and exciting to learn. Piloting a heli can be a lot of fun and very rewarding, but without proper training and knowledge, it can be very frustrating (and expensive). Of all RC activities, helicopters have the […]
Monster airliner!

Monster airliner!

This monster weighs in at a whopping 226 pounds and has a 242-inch wingspan. Powered by four 166-newton JetsMunt turbines and guided by a Futaba radio system this beauty was built by Christopher Ferkl and is flown in Europe.  
Flying Twin-Engine Aircraft

Flying Twin-Engine Aircraft

In this video, our favorite YouTuber Tim McKay will cover all procedures RC pilots need to know for twin engine flight. In short, twin engine procedures for RC pilots. The unique characteristics of twin engine aircraft require specialized knowledge and training. Pilots need to know, and know why, there is an 80 to 90 percent […]
Douglas XB 42 Build & Flight

Douglas XB 42 Build & Flight

Michael Kelly built this 10.5-inch-span, rubber-powered XB-42 Mixmaster, an H.K. Weiss plan originally published in August 1946 Model Airplane News, for the Flying Aces Club newsletter. He says, “this one was a bit more challenging due to the pusher prop and the formed canopies and nose glazing.” Michael adds, “Weiss did a series of small […]
Will This Engine Fit?

Will This Engine Fit?

Check out this video with host Jonathan Vogt from the YouTube channel “The Lighter Side of RC” as he attempts to shoehorn a Kolm 230cc into a CARF Strega RC Reno Racer. The Kolm 230cc is a true powerhouse engine and sounds great, here Jonathan puts on a builders’ masterclass as he takes us through […]
World’s Largest RC Model?

World’s Largest RC Model?

We’re unable to verify the claim of this being the world’s largest RC model. But we can verify it’s absolutely huge at 33 feet long! There are full-size planes shorter than this: for comparison, the popular Cessna Skyhawk 172 is 27 feet long. This RC Concord has four jet turbines and certainly looks good and […]
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