Classic MAN: We featured this home-built and life-sized “cockpit” in our August 2014 issue. It still brings us a smile, check it out! RC Flying Using...
Seagull Models 90” L-4 Grasshopper This 1/5-scale, built-up ARF is the perfect match for a 15-20cc gas engine or equivalent glow or electric power. With its...
1. Make sure your flying buddy holds your model so it can’t move forward, and be sure the propeller is properly installed. Always use a balanced...
F-18 Super Hornet Patrick Skahill, Yulee, Florida Patrick took a stock 90mm EDF F/A-18 from Motion RC and gave it a complete makeover that started with...
A great way to ensure your canopy arrives attached to your plane, rather than flying off one way and the plane going the other, is to...
Here is the way to use your old credit cards and build straight at the same time. While building wing panels on plans, you have to...
From vertical and horizontal moves to turnaround maneuvers, it can be challenging to combine various elements and fly them both precisely and consistently. Let’s take the...
Don’t break the wire When you use a vise instead of a wire bending tool to make landing gear, wire that’s larger than 1/8 inch diameter...
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...
Setting up a plane with dual aileron servos forces a decision to be made. Do I use a Y-harness that couples both servo wires into a...
Inexpensive terra-cotta planting pots and dishes great to prevent an overcharged or damaged battery pack from causing a serious fire in your workshop for this task....
When using MonoKote or UltraCote to repair rips and punctures in model coverings, start by cutting a round or oval patch repair piece. This will help...