A lot of tail-dragger models use a pull-pull spring system between the rudder control horns and the steering tiller. The springs may break or fall off...
If you’re like us, it’s been a while since you had a pop quiz. Back in school everyone dreaded a surprise test, but we promise this...
Learning to fly is exciting, challenging, and—most of all—a lot of fun. It’s best to start with a plane that’s designed to fly well and handle...
Don’t forget the driver! The empty plastic cases that most servos come in have long been appreciated by modelers for storing parts and pieces. One especially...
Airshow crowds love vertical rolls. Like the stall turn, it’s done on the vertical axis. The idea behind it is deception: the airplane seems to be...
You’ll have an easier time installing screws in hard plastic if you thread the holes with a homemade tapping screw. Using a fine cutoff wheel in...
Even if you don’t aspire to be a competition pilot, you can learn from the fundamentals in this exciting competition move. For example, I’m sure a...
Regardless of your model’s color, adding some visual surface detail helps your plane gain depth and realism. Here’s how I added a touch of detail to...
If you need a longer piece of stick balsa, just make one using a scarf joint. Scarf joints have been around for a long time, they...
A toothpaste-tube cap can serve many functions! Use it as a between-flight dust cover; remove its center and glue in fine mesh to make a filter;...
The Daily Mail reports that last month, wreckage of a Douglas SBD Dauntless was found by locals in the Papua New Guinea jungle. The Dauntless went...
The split-S is a diving maneuver that was originally created to disengage from combat. It consists of a roll at higher altitude, then a dive into...