Broken nylon wing-mounting bolt at the field? Just heat the end of a Phillips screwdriver with a lighter, matches, or lay the bit on your car’s...
■ Team up with someone who has some experience with racing. Don’t be afraid to tell people this is your first race; every- one there will...
No matter what type of aircraft is being flown, always advance the throttle slowly. Rudder corrections will be needed to keep the aircraft tracking straight down...
Tired of slipping off your wing bolts and damaging those nice new wings? Wrap narrow strips of masking tape several times around the heads of your...
Designed for 50-60cc gas engines (or electric equivalents), this108-inch-span, almost ready to fly model features traditional balsa/ply construction and clocks in at right around 1/3 scale....
The devil is in the details: After installing your servos according the manufacturer’s directions, you might find that when the servo arm is placed on the...
All propellers are sold by two main specifications, the diameter and the pitch. Understanding these two specs will help you when it comes time to fine-tune...
There’s an easy way to get a scale RC model: give your ARF a makeover! In this article, I’ll show you how I turned a 1/4-scale...
E-flite Extra 330 BNF This updated and upgraded version of the wildly popular Extra 300 has a larger hatch and a stronger motor mount and landing...
I decided to order a 67-inch Extra 260 from Extreme Flight RC after being asked to maiden and fly one at our club. I previously reviewed...
Painting Stits Lite fabric produces a finish that is as close to the real thing as you can get. Here’s how I painted my Balsa USA...
When it comes to making straight cuts in sheets of balsa or plywood, you need a straightedge to guide your knife. If you use a steel...