Jets are cool. Get one out and set it up and you generally get the immediate attention of your fellow modelers and most spectators. If you want to take that cool to the next level, you can make the step up to a turbine-powered jet. Turbine jet flying is considered by many as the pinnacle […]

The good folks at Tail Heavy Productions are back with another fun video. Here they list out six qualities of great RC planes. From parts availability to design, these are a few things to look for in your next model purchase. What else would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments!

In 1989 I had the opportunity to see the first two Russian Sukhois fly at the EAA AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. That day I fell in love with this plane. I have designed two RC models of the Sukhoi, the first was published in Model Aviation in 1994 and the second was published in […]

Here’s another great example of RC builder ingenuity. Check out this self-built RC glider getting an RC tow-lift (always a flightline good time!). The glider appears to be a fairly stable flier considering its shortened wingspan. Yes, it looks a bit like a giant paper airplane, but bravo to the builder — nice job in […]

The following looks at Dihedral and Washout design concepts on the most basic level, and the functional reasons they are incorporated into the construction of aircraft wings. Dihedral angle is the upward angle from horizontal of the wings or tailplane on a fixed wing aircraft. Dihedral generates a stabilizing roll torque due to the difference […]