It can be frustrating if you knock over a mixing cup full of epoxy on your workbench. I have found a simple solution, which doesn’t cost...
While repairing a model airplane after a hard landing, I discovered that the wing alignment/hold-down dowel at the center of the wing had broken off during...
Flying RC airplanes is an exciting and rewarding hobby, but mastering it takes skill, patience, and practice. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pilot, improving...
If you fly from a hard surface like a paved runway or parking lot, all too often the underside of the wingtips can get scuffed up...
There are a hundred tasks in modeling during which you simply need a third hand. Soldering connectors to wire leads is a good example. In a...
The H-King FlyCat V2 is HobbyKing’s first aircraft for 2025. Not only is the airframe design extremely unique, but the bright color scheme that was chosen...
In specific terms, the center of gravity (CG) refers to a model’s longitudinal (nose to tail) balance point. Every model has a specific balance range where...
To prevent accidents, full-size aircraft are equipped with propellers that have brightly colored tips. Do the same with your model airplane propellers. Mask off the tips...
It never fails that whenever you need a specific tool for the job, you’ll find that tool anywhere but where you need it. If you find...
My 1/3-scale Fokker Triplane that I built from the Balsa USA kit flies well and has an impressive presence in the sky and on the flightline....
To commit RC aviation, you have to get your engine running. As the weather turns colder, it’s a good time to revisit cold-engine starting techniques. Here...
When you select sandpaper, remember the following factors: â– Material to be removed. Hard or soft wood, resins, plastic, paints? Will the material load or clog...