Motion RC is your trusted number one hobby shop to take off and hit the horizon. You will find radio controlled model airplanes suited for every skill level, from Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced and Expert. Whether you’re looking for your first electric RC airplane and need expert advice, or are a frequent flyer wanting to personalize your favorite EDF jet, you have come to the right place!
We carry a wide selection of RC electric airplanes, RC helicopters, and multirotor drones, in addition to Lipo batteries, gyros, FPV cameras, and tools for your Remote Control hobby. Seaplanes, EDF jets, 3D acrobatics, biplanes, racer airplanes, and warbirds; our huge online selection features something for every RC plane lover at any skill level and budget. Do you just want to pick your favorite plane and takeoff? Our Ready-to-Fly (RTF) aircraft make it easy for you: Charge the included battery, assemble the aircraft, bind it to the included radio, and you’ll be flying! Bind your provided radio to our Ready-to-Bind (RTB) aircraft to save time and money.
Our affordable line of Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) aircraft gives you the flexibility to outfit your aircraft at your own pace. For pilots with their own radio transmitter, battery, and charger, our Plug-N-Play (PNP) format is the most popular for the ultimate in affordability.
Not every flight is a smooth one and should your Electric or Gas RC plane ever need repairs, we have you covered there, too. Our full line of spare parts from Top Brands like Freewing, Skynetic, Flightline, Nexa, Black Horse and XK Innovations allows you a worry-free ride, and our electronics and RC accessories are the perfect match for your aviation passion! Did your canopy hatch or propeller break, or are the lights or retracts on your EDF jet not working anymore? Upgrading for higher speed or rebuilding a crash? You’ll find all you need in our huge selection of replacement parts. If you ever need an expert to point you in the right direction, contact our team of Motion RC airplane technicians! Our Customer Support is the best in the business. Use the filter menu on the left to narrow your search results or browse our entire RC model airplane catalog below.
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Beginner help
Posted 06/21/2023
(VIDEO) ESC Calibration | Quick Tip
Have you ever had a time when it felt like your throttle didn't go the full range of your transmitter stick? It could be as simple as your ESC is...
Electronics
Posted 06/19/2023
(VIDEO) MrRCSound ASPIRE Sound System | Quick Tip
If you love flying electric airplanes but miss the sound of the gas engine, you should check out the MrRCSound system. Here is our quick tip on installing one of...
Beginner help
Posted 06/16/2023
(VIDEO) Airplane Stands | Quick Tip
When working with your model aircrafts, on or off the bench, a stand can be a huge help. Check out our stands and see which one may work best for...
Beginner help
Posted 06/14/2023
(VIDEO) RC Boat Ballast | Quick Tip
Just some options for adding ballast to your RC boat. There are many ways to do this, but this is just one way that has worked for us. Find all...
Tips and tricks
Posted 06/12/2023
(VIDEO) Useful Throttle Timer On Your Futaba Transmitter | Quick Tip
Have you heard us talk about flying with useful throttle time but are unsure how to set one up on your Futaba system? This video may be very useful for...
Beginner help
Posted 06/09/2023
(VIDEO) Dual Rates And Expo On Your Futaba Transmitter | Quick Tip
If you have ever wondered how to set up dual rates and/or expo on your models, this video is for you. We demonstrate how to set up this function on...
Tips and tricks
Posted 06/07/2023
(VIDEO) How to Setup Differential Thrust | Quick Tip
Differential thrust can be a useful tool for certain multi-engine aircraft, and this tip will give you an idea of how to accomplish it.
Beginner help
Posted 06/05/2023
(VIDEO) Binding A Radtron Receiver (Futaba Compatible RX) | Quick Tip
If you fly with the Futaba transmitter system, you should check out these Radtron receivers. Easy to set up and bind. Get yours here.
Electronics
Posted 04/11/2023
(VIDEO) How to Fix a Stuck Freewing Retract - When the Retract Will Not Fully Deploy
This video demonstrates the simple retract pin fix for Freewing retracts.
Beginner help
Posted 02/24/2022
Top 10 RC Airplanes for Beginners
Top 10 RC Airplanes for Beginners Radio-Controlled (RC) Airplanes are a great way to get your feet wet in the wonderful world of model aviation. They also provide an excellent...
Tips and tricks
Posted 02/04/2022
Moving? Finding A New Place To Fly
I just recently moved about an hour north of where I used to live for close to two decades and one of the first things on my "To Do" list...
Regulations and safety
Posted 02/04/2022
The FAA and You: Defining Recreational Flying
In recent years the popularity of drones or UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) has exploded, manifesting in exponential sales around the country and world. Due to this tremendous popularity the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) took...
Product reviews
Posted 02/04/2022
Reviewing The Freewing 80/90MM EDF Jets
There's just something about a scale military jet in R/C form that excites the senses. Â We have all fantasized about strapping in to the real thing but alas, outside of...
Beginner help
Posted 11/08/2021
ARF, PNP, RTF, RTR - What Does It All Mean?
Motion RC models are available in a variety of Product Formats to suit your needs. The Product Format and its three letter acronym are a basic designation which tells you two...
Customer service
Posted 11/04/2021
Can I cancel my order after the order has been placed?
Effective August 15, 2020, Motion RC can no longer accommodate order cancellation requests once an order has entered the fulfillment process.* To support the growing demand for hobby products while...
Tips and tricks
Posted 05/14/2021
MrRCSound Smart ESC Workaround
Smart ESCs included with E-Flite planes are not compatible with the MrRCSound systems but there is an easy workaround for the issue. The Smart ESC uses different signals than a...
Customer service
Posted 11/04/2020
I signed up for Back in Stock Notify, but I didn’t get an email when the product came back in stock. Why did this happen?
I signed up for Back in Stock Notify, but I didn’t get an email when the product came back in stock. Why did this happen? This is a common question...
Tips and tricks
Posted 10/13/2020
Control Surface Flutter, Balance, and VNE
First, let’s define what flutter is why it’s important what it can do and how we can prevent it from happening. Flutter is instability due to an interaction between aerodynamic,...
Tips and tricks
Posted 09/25/2020
The Stall
It’s been my experience over the years one of the least understood things about flight and in particular with R/C models is the stall. What is it, why does it...
Customer service
Posted 08/15/2020
Can I add an item to my order after the order has been placed ?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to add an item to an order once the order has been placed. Here is why: To support the growing demand for hobby products while...