If you have ever watched proficient pilots fly (you can tell by their ability to perform one maneuver after another), you may have noticed the absence...
Traditionally, the four-point hesitation roll is a maneuver that is a challenge for many pilots. This is because most fliers attempt to perform the four-point roll...
Cutting a 45-degree hinge line in foam is not always easy. This method will give you a consistent and perfect clean cut every time. First, find...
So, you think you’re an RC airplane pro? Well, let’s find out! This totally unscientific, yet highly accurate, skill assessment will determine where you stand in...
Pro Tips for Choosing the Right Propeller: Start your quest for the perfect prop by choosing a propeller within the engine manufacturer’s recommended range. Balance it,...
Rivets are other great eye-catchers that don’t take long to apply. For flush rivets, you’ll need to use an inexpensive soldering iron, which you can get...
The best thing you can do to keep any model airplane engine happy is to make sure you don’t run it with a lean fuel mixture....
If you are the average sport flyer you might ask, “What is differential aileron control and why do I need it?” It all goes back to...
Normally our planes sit in the garage when we’re not flying. During this time, the garage door opens and closes often and, if it’s like most,...
I thought I would share a quick and easy way that I have found to put rivets onto MonoKote or other plastic covering. Anytime I happen...
Using flaps on a giant-scale model will drastically change its flight characteristics. Using flaps throughout your landing approach will help you set up the proper landing...
Everyone knows the heart-stabbing pain you get when the last screw that you need to finish a task rolls off the edge of your workbench and...