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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    Regulations and safety

    Posted 09/04/2023

    (VIDEO) Set a Throttle Cut on ALL RC Aircraft | Quick Tip

    For your own safety and others, make it an imperative part of your RC aircraft setup process to set a throttle cut in your transmitter.
    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...
    Regulations and safety

    Posted 02/28/2019

    FAA Issues Interim Final Rule for External Marking Requirement

    The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has published a notification from the FAA which outlines their Final Rule for External Marking Requirement. As of Monday, February 25th 2019 the FAA requires...
    Regulations and safety

    Posted 04/25/2018

    Help Protect The Special Rule for Model Aircraft (Section 336)

     In recent years the explosion of drones (i.e. "quadcopters", etc.) into the public domain has been a double-edged sword to the RC aircraft hobby.  It's been great in the sense...
    Regulations and safety

    Posted 08/03/2016

    Know Before You Fly

    In recent years, quadcopters, multi-rotors or "drones" as they are commonly known have burst on to the RC scene with a fervor never seen before.  Drones are ubiquitously ever-present in...
    Regulations and safety

    Posted 08/03/2016

    Can I Fly Higher Than 400 Feet AGL (Above Ground Level)?

    There has been confusion among AMA members as to whether operations above 400 feet are permitted by the FAA. AMA has remained steadfast that the Special Rule for Model Aircraft...
    Regulations and safety

    Posted 08/03/2016

    Not Flying at an AMA Sanctioned Flying Field? Things To Know...

    Just one of the numerous advantages of joining the AMA is the ability to fly your RC aircraft in places that are not designated AMA locations such as public parks, schools,...
    Regulations and safety

    Posted 08/03/2016

    Quick Safety Facts

    (credit knowbeforeyoufly.org)
    Regulations and safety

    Posted 10/02/2015

    Motion RC's Position On The Safe Flying Practice Of All RC Aircraft

    The Aeromodeling Hobby is a shared passion among Motion RC and our customer family. This is a rewarding hobby which promotes the history and future of aviation, craftsmanship, technology, and...
    Regulations and safety

    Posted 04/21/2015

    LiPo Battery Charger Safety

    Modern LiPo battery chargers provide a convenient way to charge your flight batteries with a reasonably high level safety. In general, chargers can be grouped into two categories, "brick" chargers...
    Regulations and safety

    Posted 04/21/2015

    The Benefits of the "Throttle Hold" Switch

    Most of us flying RC airplanes today practice a good amount of safety with our aircraft. One thing I learned last week after losing my flying buddy was the importance...

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