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Get Rolling! – Secrets to mastering basic and advanced rolls

Get Rolling! – Secrets to mastering basic and advanced rolls

Together with loops, rolls are the bedrock upon which aerobatic flying is built. Learning to perform them correctly and efficiently is integral to opening the door to thousands of different maneuvers. There are varying opinions regarding the best approach to teach rolls, and certain methods can promote faster rates of learning and more successful results. […]
The RC Caspian Sea Monster Takes Flight!

The RC Caspian Sea Monster Takes Flight!

Check out this giant experimental RC ekranoplan inspired by the legendary Caspian Sea Monster. Part seaplane, part flying boat, it skims the water using ground effect instead of soaring high. Watch its maiden flight on Rudyard Lake as it battles the challenges of water takeoff, stability, and speed!
Personal eVTOLs Are Now a Reality

Personal eVTOLs Are Now a Reality

Jetson ONE, the remarkably innovative and lightweight personal eVTOL that looks straight out of “Star Wars,” took center stage at the UP Summit 2025 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Using pylons and precision formations, the event showcased the impressive skill of its pilots. Jetson’s mission is to redefine the future of personal air mobility and transportation. Would you […]
Wacky Wings at Inter-Ex!

Wacky Wings at Inter-Ex!

Inter-Ex showcases wild and wonderfully weird airplanes, from fantasy “scale” models to fun objects that don’t look like they can fly. The 38th edition of Inter-Ex took place in early September at the beautiful Modelvliegtuigclub Apollo field in Horst, Netherlands. Over two full days — and even a little night flying — passionate builders brought […]
Launching Future Travel

Launching Future Travel

What if a technology developed to launch rockets into space could transform aviation, making long-haul flights faster, cheaper, and completely carbon-free? That’s exactly what a team of rocket scientists has been working on. After decades of research with NASA, private space ventures, and top laboratories, they’ve developed a patented, prototype-tested technology that could redefine air […]
Get Started: CAD Design an RC Airplane!

Get Started: CAD Design an RC Airplane!

If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your own RC airplane from scratch, this video is a must-watch. It introduces the basics of using Fusion 360/CAD software to model an aircraft, giving you the tools to go beyond pre-made kits. You’ll see how concepts evolve into detailed 3D models, with attention to structure, weight, and balance.
10 Tips: Learn To Fly RC Planes

10 Tips: Learn To Fly RC Planes

Flying RC planes is thrilling, but mastering the controls takes practice and patience. This video cuts straight to the essentials with 10 smart, practical tips to help you fly more confidently, right away. From pre-flight checks and trimming your aircraft to handling takeoffs, landings, and those tricky stall moments, the advice is simple, clear, and […]
Dealing with In-Flight Failures

Dealing with In-Flight Failures

Sooner or later, every pilot will encounter a situation where something within fails during flight. Even though you may not be able to predict all types of malfunctions, it is important to know some common problems and how to react when a malfunction occurs. Let’s explore some unknowns — electrical and structural failures, pre-flight problems, […]
Will It Fly?

Will It Fly?

his video perfectly captures the spirit of aviation creativity and determination — something RC builders and pilots know a thing or two about. Follow one man’s incredible journey as he scratch-builds a human-powered airplane from the ground up. The big question—will it actually get off the ground? You’ll have to watch until the end to […]
Submarine Airplane? Yes, Really!

Submarine Airplane? Yes, Really!

We didn’t know a submarine airplane existed either, until we saw this incredible video. This unique RC model doesn’t just take off and soar through the skies; it dives beneath the surface too! Equal parts airplane and submarine, it’s a brilliant example of the creativity and innovation that make this hobby so much fun. Whether […]
Iron-On Covering Tips & Techniques

Iron-On Covering Tips & Techniques

I’ve been covering RC models for about 35 years. I picked up on MonoKote back in the mid-’80s and tried it for the first time. It took a bit of learning curve but I got the hang of it. Over the years I refined my technique to include fixing errors I made at first and […]
Super sized Long Ranger!

Super sized Long Ranger!

This huge quarter scale electric Bell 206L Long Ranger was built from a Rotor George kit and is now owned by our buddy Ben Richardson from Florida. Ben’s Long Ranger will be seen in our coverage of HeliStorm 2025.   https://youtu.be/CdRcNUkDQA8?si=DLpixxtLjn6uetSO
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