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Toy vs. Hobby 
Toy RC cars are a perfectly fine way to introduce young children to radio control, but they have little to offer for someone who hopes to pursue RC as a hobby. So what is the difference? Here are the essentials. Read More
Top 20 Trainers 
Learning to fly is exciting, challenging and most of all a lot of fun. It's best to start with a plane or helicopter that's designed to fly well and handle the demands of flight training. These 17 planes and five micro helicopters are all models we've reviewed and all get two thumbs up for ease of assembly and flight characteristics that will help you earn your wings quickly. Read More
Building Your First Kit
So you’re taking the kit plunge and building a car yourself. Good move! You’ll know it inside and out when you’re finished, and you can be proud that you did all the wrenching. Plus, it’s just plain fun to build your own stuff! These tips will help your first build go smoothly. Read More
Beginner's Guide to RC Sailboats 
If you’re searching for a new challenge, the world of RC sailboats may just be what you’re looking for. Unlike other styles of remote-controlled marine craft, a sailboat doesn’t demand as much high-tech hardware as its counterparts, but it can sometimes be difficult for beginners to set up. Along these same lines, choosing the right model yacht can be confusing, especially if there’s little if any sailing in your area. Read More
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Tip of the Week:
In-flight Check for Center of Gravity
Test 1: Throttle back slightly, lower the nose, and put the model into a shallow, 30-degree dive. Center the controls, and see what happens. If the model maintains a straight, shallow dive, the plane's CG is very close to where it should be. If the nose rises quickly, the model is nose-heavy. If the model noses downward into a steeper dive, then it's tail-heavy. | |
