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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    Beginner help

    Posted 07/20/2018

    Passing The Joy of R/C Flying To Newer Generations

    I remember when I was a little boy my dad and I loved watching Baa Baa Black Sheep on TV.  Loosely based on real life WWII Marines fighter squadron VMF-214,...
    Flight school

    Posted 05/15/2018

    Having Trouble Flying Your Jet At Higher Altitudes?

    Over the years we have received complaints from a few customers regarding poor flight performance of their aircraft, especially jets.  A quick determination would almost always inevitably reveal their flying...
    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...
    Customer service

    Posted 04/18/2018

    Do you have a gift guide or other list of recommended or best selling products?

    We do not currently have a gift guide for our customers at this time.  Many of our products are reviewed and highlighted in established national publications such as Model Airplane...
    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...
    Beginner help

    Posted 04/06/2018

    What do you recommend as a first airplane or helicopter?

    When you are just starting out in the hobby usually one of the first questions you may have is wondering what first airplane or helicopter would be best for you. ...
    Beginner help

    Posted 04/02/2018

    Resources for New Pilots

    If you are new or getting back into the hobby, we have several great resources to help you: Hobby Squawk RC Forum - Hobby Squawk is a free on-line community dedicated...
    Customer service

    Posted 04/02/2018

    Do prices shown on the website include VAT or Duties?

    All prices on MotionRC.com exclude VAT and import duties. Motion RC does not collect sales tax, VAT, or duties during checkout for international orders. Customers outside of the United States...
    Customer service

    Posted 04/02/2018

    Does Motion RC charge sales tax?

    Only orders shipped to the state of Illinois will be charged 7.5% sales tax at checkout.
    Customer service

    Posted 04/01/2018

    When will product XYZ be back in stock?

    With thousands of products from a multitude of vendors it is very difficult to provide an exact ETA for each product on our website. We understand customers may want to...
    Customer service

    Posted 04/01/2018

    Do you offer same day shipping?

    While Motion RC makes every attempt to ship orders on the same day they are placed, during peak periods we must prioritize the shipment of orders based upon the shipping...
    Customer service

    Posted 04/01/2018

    Super Saver Free Shipping Eligibility

    Super Saver Free Shipping is only available when shipping to an address in the continental United States (48 contiguous states). Areas outside of the continental United States including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto...
    Customer service

    Posted 04/01/2018

    How much does it cost to ship product XYZ to my destination?

    We offer a shipping rate calculator on the shopping cart page of our website. To get a real-time shipping quote to any global destination follow these simple steps: STEP 1...
    Customer service

    Posted 03/29/2018

    "Hey, Where Did The Product Manuals Go?"

    As of March 2018, we have changed the location of all product owner manuals from their old location in "Quick Links" to a dedicated Support tab.  The Support tab is...
    Customer service

    Posted 03/23/2018

    A Word About Product Reviews

    Recently we have noticed an upswing in customers both existing and potential sending in reviews for aircraft they don't necessarily own.  While we truly appreciate the enthusiasm for the terrific...
    Podcasts

    Posted 03/13/2018

    Motion RC Senior Product Developer Alpha Enos Discusses the P.15 (PODCAST)

    Motion RC Senior Product Developer Alpha Enos joins the folks at RCafterhours.com to discuss the P.15 (PODCAST)

    Posted 02/19/2018

    Eras of Aviation

    Aviation history in the 20th and 21st centuries is organized into specific time periods or eras. The following list of descriptors and time periods are considered to be the most...
    Beginner help

    Posted 02/18/2018

    Servo Size Explained

    RC servos are categorized into six standard sizes shown in the table below. To help you select the correct servo for your project we have included an approximate weight and...
    Customer service

    Posted 01/20/2018

    Do you ship to my country / Where does Motion RC ship?

    Motion RC United States ships all products out of its Illinois warehouse to the following global destinations: Asia : India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan,...
    Customer service

    Posted 01/20/2018

    Will you price match company XYZ ?

    As a general rule we do not price match our competitors. Before you dismiss us as being inflexible, please allow us to explain. You see, Motion RC is a very...

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