Motion RC Knowledge blog

Motion RC Knowledge blog

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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    Posted 11/21/2023

    (VIDEO) Powering Your Freewing Tail Flame With 8s | Quick Tip

    Our Freewing Tail Flames are a fantastic addition to your models to give them that scale afterburner look. If you are flying an 8s bird, you may want to watch...
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    Posted 10/24/2023

    (VIDEO) Connecting A Reversing ESC | Quick Tip

    Some of our newer Freewing models are now including a reversing ESC. If you are having trouble connecting yours, here is a quick tip on how this can be done....
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    Posted 07/14/2023

    (VIDEO) Lemon 10-Channel DSMX Compatible Receiver with Gyro Stabilization Setup | Quick Tip

    The Lemon 10 Channel RX with Gyro stabilization is an easy to operate receiver with a bunch of great features. Get yours here. Need a satellite RX as well? Find...
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    Posted 02/07/2017

    Balancing Your Low Wing Warbird With Retractable Gear

    There's two schools of thought for correctly balancing your warbird's Center of Gravity when it comes to low wing models with retractable landing gear. Do I balance with the gear up...
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    Posted 10/25/2016

    How To Balance Your Airplane

    CG or Center of Gravity is one of the most vital elements of ensuring safe flight.  Every airplane has a recommended CG from the manufacturer.  Usually, the CG has a...
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    Posted 04/29/2015

    How To Balance Your Propeller

    The first thing you need to do for balancing your propeller is to purchase a good prop balancing tool.  You really can't balance a prop without it. Why balance a...
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    Posted 04/29/2015

    Measuring Control Throws

    Control throws are measured usually from the trailing edge of the control surface's neutral point when centered along the trailing edge of the wing (ailerons) or horizontal stab (elevator) or...
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    Posted 04/01/2015

    How To Setup Vectored Thrust on the Freewing SU-35 Twin 70mm Jet

    Pilot Mike thoroughly discusses how to successfully configure Thrust Vectoring on a Spektrum radio. These principles can be applied to any other brand of radio also.

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