My design concept began with a 25-inch span, 1/12-scale, rubber-powered free-flight (FF) model. It turned out to be a terrific flier that was remarkably easy to...
Free Strip Magnets Modelers are great scavengers, I mean … recyclers. We also have a million uses for magnets. I found a great source of strip...
I have always had a problem when installing the three screws used to attach most control horns. The alignment for the drilled holes seems to work...
Assuming that there is a willingness to take steps to increase flying activity at your club, please don’t let perfect be the enemy of good! That...
Cutting off the ends of cable ties using a wire clipper or scissors is the standard method of getting rid of the excess cable tie. This...
Every RC airplane builder eventually faces The Powerplant Dilemma. You’ve got your airframe in the shop—maybe it’s a sleek sport flier, a warbird dripping with scale...
When your model uses CA hinges, there are a few things you can do to create strong and healthy connections. Keeping a control surface attached to...
There’s no shortage of people telling pilots what they’re supposed to do, but very few understand or can explain how. Consequently, most hold onto the narrow...
If you’ve been spending most of your time flying solo at the local field, it’s time to mark your calendar for your club’s next fun fly-in....
I just built a P-51 Mustang ARF, and one of the problems I was having was guiding the wing hold-down bolts through the formed plastic belly...
Stepping up to a giant-scale RC airplane is one of the most exciting milestones in the hobby. There’s nothing quite like the sight and sound of...
One of the important tasks you need to do correctly while building a giant scale airplane is to produce a smooth and flowing outer surface to...