How-To’s – Model Airplane News https://www.modelairplanenews.com RC Airplane News | Radio Control Plane & Helicopter News, Tech Tips, Reviews Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:17:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Cockpit Detail: Build An Instrument Panel https://www.modelairplanenews.com/panel Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:08:20 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=266503 If you’re thinking about building your own scale instrument panel, check out this two-part video series from Rick at Rick’s RC Flying. Rick’s how-to videos take you through his build and tips step-by-step. It’s a great way to add some eye candy to your scale aircraft!

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]]> If you’re thinking about building your own scale instrument panel, check out this two-part video series from Rick at Rick’s RC Flying. Rick’s how-to videos take you through his build and tips step-by-step. It’s a great way to add some eye candy to your scale aircraft!

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]]> Jazz up your scale models! https://www.modelairplanenews.com/jazz-scale-models/ https://www.modelairplanenews.com/jazz-scale-models/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:39:18 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=265168 Subtle weathering really adds that “extra pop” to a scale model. Highlighting panel lines, grease streaks, all the little things that show up on a full scale aircraft can be reproduced on a model with various techniques. Just be careful not to over do it and know your subject, for example, the Blue Angels jets […]

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]]> Subtle weathering really adds that “extra pop” to a scale model. Highlighting panel lines, grease streaks, all the little things that show up on a full scale aircraft can be reproduced on a model with various techniques. Just be careful not to over do it and know your subject, for example, the Blue Angels jets are washed and waxed daily before every performance so many highly maintained aircraft won’t show much weathering as a tactical aircraft on an aircraft carrier subjected to salt spray daily.

Here’s a video that shows some great weathering techniques on a foam jet that can be applied to a variety of models. Enjoy!

 

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]]> https://www.modelairplanenews.com/jazz-scale-models/feed/ 2 RC Traffic Pattern Basics https://www.modelairplanenews.com/rc-traffic-pattern-basics/ https://www.modelairplanenews.com/rc-traffic-pattern-basics/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:08:26 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=265155 A must-watch for all RC pilots! Check out another video from Tim McKay, YouTube’s resident RC airplane expert. Here Tim discusses traffic pattern basics: everything from techniques and go-arounds to how to manage windy conditions. Don’t miss this one!

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]]> A must-watch for all RC pilots! Check out another video from Tim McKay, YouTube’s resident RC airplane expert. Here Tim discusses traffic pattern basics: everything from techniques and go-arounds to how to manage windy conditions. Don’t miss this one!

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]]> https://www.modelairplanenews.com/rc-traffic-pattern-basics/feed/ 1 11 Ways to Crash Your RC Plane! https://www.modelairplanenews.com/11-ways-crash-rc-plane/ Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:41:43 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=264946 One of our favorite YouTubers Tim McKay is at it again with fun, tongue-in-cheek video on how to to crash your plane. If you want to guarantee a ground collision, Tim recommends skipping the pre-flight checklist, don’t worry about the weather, and never check your batteries. Plus several other “tips.” But as usual, there’s some […]

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]]> One of our favorite YouTubers Tim McKay is at it again with fun, tongue-in-cheek video on how to to crash your plane. If you want to guarantee a ground collision, Tim recommends skipping the pre-flight checklist, don’t worry about the weather, and never check your batteries. Plus several other “tips.” But as usual, there’s some great advice in here from Tim.

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]]> Dollar Store Foam Glider Transformed! https://www.modelairplanenews.com/dollar-store-foam-glider-transformed/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 20:56:17 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=264882 Watch one of favorite DIY RC Youtubers, Tim McKay, tries to transform a Dollar Store foam glider into an RC flier. In this video Tim takes you through the build, lessons learned and the “Dollar Glider” test flight.

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]]> Watch one of favorite DIY RC Youtubers, Tim McKay, tries to transform a Dollar Store foam glider into an RC flier. In this video Tim takes you through the build, lessons learned and the “Dollar Glider” test flight.

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]]> Can you fly RC in your backyard? Yes and no. https://www.modelairplanenews.com/can-fly-rc-backyard-yes-no/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:15:21 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=264888 One of our favorite YouTubers explains controlled vs uncontrolled airspace, temporary flight restrictions, the B4UFly app, and everything else you need to know. Check out Tim McKay’s video before you take off in your backyard!

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]]> One of our favorite YouTubers explains controlled vs uncontrolled airspace, temporary flight restrictions, the B4UFly app, and everything else you need to know. Check out Tim McKay’s video before you take off in your backyard!

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]]> Continuing Education: RC Aerodynamics https://www.modelairplanenews.com/continuing-education-rc-aerodynamics/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:07:54 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=264885 Watch as expert RC hobbyist Tim McKay takes you through the RC aerodynamics basics. While aerodynamics is one of the more complex aspects of the hobby, Tim has a knack for giving us practical advice and understandable explanations. Everything from airfoils, thrusts, wing dihedral, flutter, trim and more. Don’t skip this class!  

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]]> Watch as expert RC hobbyist Tim McKay takes you through the RC aerodynamics basics. While aerodynamics is one of the more complex aspects of the hobby, Tim has a knack for giving us practical advice and understandable explanations. Everything from airfoils, thrusts, wing dihedral, flutter, trim and more. Don’t skip this class!

 

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]]> Safety First! Your Pre-Flight Checklist https://www.modelairplanenews.com/safety-first-pre-flight-checklist/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:55:03 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=264879 Another great instructional video from Dag, one of our favorite RC plane YouTubers. Here Dag goes through his top tips and advice before you take to the skies. Create your check list here!

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]]> Another great instructional video from Dag, one of our favorite RC plane YouTubers. Here Dag goes through his top tips and advice before you take to the skies. Create your check list here!

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]]> Back to School! RC Airplane Flaps 101 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/back-school-rc-airplane-flaps-101/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:55:19 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=264871 One of our favorite Youtubers and RC expert, Dag, is back at it with a terrific video on flap basics. It’s great for newbies but there’s something here for every pilot. Check it out!  

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]]> One of our favorite Youtubers and RC expert, Dag, is back at it with a terrific video on flap basics. It’s great for newbies but there’s something here for every pilot. Check it out!

 

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]]> How Many Channels Do You Need, Anyway? https://www.modelairplanenews.com/many-channels-need-anyway/ https://www.modelairplanenews.com/many-channels-need-anyway/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:20:47 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/?p=264626 One of our favorite YouTubers, Dag, is back at it and answers the question of “how many channels do you really need?” As always, Dag brings us good insights. Watch and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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]]> One of our favorite YouTubers, Dag, is back at it and answers the question of “how many channels do you really need?” As always, Dag brings us good insights. Watch and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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