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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    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...
    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.
    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...
    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...
    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...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 03/06/2020

    Quick Start Guide for your 1/16 Heng Long Tank!

    Motion RC is always in the pursuit of helping their customer family with accessing easy-to-understand information regarding the product we offer whenever possible.  In that spirit, for those of you...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 08/02/2019

    Loose Bearing Pockets On Your Elevator Shaft? Here's A Fix

    Recently we published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for the Freewing 90mm F/A-18C Hornet, which in part discussed the elevator mounting plate.  If you have this model, or a similar...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/03/2019

    Buyer Beware! Is It Really Freewing?

    Sometimes, for any number of reasons, folks may attempt to choose to purchase direct from Freewing. However, while Freewing manufactures these quality models they do not sell to consumers direct.   Which is why...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 04/26/2019

    Why Don't You Carry EDF Jets Larger Than 90mm?

    This is a question many customers have asked us over the years. Motion RC Senior Product Developer Alpha Enos explains: "To answer the question to me regarding size, bigger birds cost...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 02/22/2019

    How To Adjust Your Flap/Elevator Mix - IN FLIGHT!

    Sounds a bit like science fiction doesn't it? We are all used to tinkering with the flap-to-elevator mix settings in our radio when our model is firmly planted on the...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 02/06/2019

    How To Waterproof Your Float Plane

    (Thanks to Peter Taylor for submitting this article) When flying from water the biggest issue is keeping water spray out and there are a few things that you can do...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 02/01/2019

    Did You Know? The Importance Of The Support Tab

    There's a section of our website which is probably not being noticed as much as it should be. That section is the Support Tab, which is found on the product...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 11/06/2018

    L-39 Board MCB-E Issues?

    We have encountered some customers who have been having issues with their L-39 MCB-E control box.  The customers who call with problems are connecting everything to the control box and putting the gear down and immediately noticing they...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 09/07/2018

    Overamped? You Could Be Headed For Disaster

    Not too long ago I heard about someone who crashed their plane during the landing sequence.  Everything was going just fine when suddenly the plane lost power/control and torque-rolled in...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 04/16/2018

    What and When Is The Next Big Release?

    Over the past couple of years our relationship with Freewing has resulted in the  development of some fantastic and even award-winning scale EPO models.  We couldn't be happier and more proud...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 04/11/2017

    Filming Your Flights: Lights, Camera, Action!

    We've all watched the ubiquitous YouTube videos of First Person View (FPV) flights where a small camera is mounted to an R/C model taking the viewer along for the ride....
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 02/15/2017

    Things You Might Not Be Doing (But Should)

    Whether you are just getting started in the hobby or have been flying R/C models for years there's always good practices, tips and tricks that come along that are worth...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 02/08/2017

    How To Find Out The Scale Of Your RC Model

    There are times when you need to find out what the scale of your model is.  For myself, often times I am wanting to replace the stock pilot but it...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 04/21/2015

    Simple Trick To Make Your LiPo Batteries Easier To Remove

    If you have a tight fitting battery or you just want an easy way to remove a battery from your plane, you can make simple battery straps using duct tape...

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