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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    Customer service

    Posted 01/20/2018

    Do you offer any special sales, discounts or coupon codes?

    Sales - We believe that customers should not have to wait for a sale to enjoy the RC hobby, therefore, we price all of our products at very competitive prices...
    Customer service

    Posted 01/20/2018

    How do I check my order status and/or track my package?

    Motion RC provides up to the minute order status and package tracking via our interactive order status page. You can access the order status page by using the link in...
    Customer service

    Posted 01/20/2018

    I placed multiple orders, can you combine my orders and refund my shipping ?

    Our high-speed fulfillment system does not combine multiple orders into a single shipment, therefore, we are paying the full postage cost for every individual order that we ship. Because of...
    Customizing and upgrading

    Posted 01/12/2018

    Airbrushing and Weathering 101

    When it comes to weathering my warbirds I am admittedly and pathetically late to the party.  I have no real excuse especially since I love to paint nearly all of my...
    Podcasts

    Posted 12/01/2017

    Motion RC Senior Product Developer Alpha Enos Discusses the F-105 (PODCAST)

    Motion RC's Senior Product Developer Alpha Enos joins the folks at RCafterhours.com.  Alpha discusses the F-105 Thunderchief 64mm EDF Jet.  
    Podcasts

    Posted 11/22/2017

    An Interview With Motion RC Senior Product Developer Alpha Enos (PODCAST)

    Enjoy this comprehensive interview with our Senior Product Developer Alpha Enos as he joins the folks at RCafterhours.com.  Alpha discusses his background, Motion RC philosophy and product information.  A must...
    Flight school

    Posted 10/10/2017

    Captain Mike Explains Expo

    In our recent trip to Grapevine 2017 Captain Mike tackles a common question we get from a lot of folks.  What is expo and how do I set it up...
    Customer service

    Posted 08/21/2017

    Why We Can't Always Provide Spare Part Specs

    The spare parts that we carry are direct replacements for the parent products the manufacturers produce, and the manufacturer does not generally provide specific dimensions for them. Since our Customer Service...
    Electronics

    Posted 08/14/2017

    (VIDEO) Dynam Twin Engine ESC Calibration

    Here is a video that demonstrates how to properly calibrate your ESCs for all Dynam twin models.
    Electronics

    Posted 05/25/2017

    Regarding The Dynam V2 Retracts

    It's important for customers to note that the new Dynam V2 retracts have the same 10-12 second delay as the V1 retracts.  Although the internal mechanism has been upgraded and improved,...
    Electronics

    Posted 05/17/2017

    LiPo Charger Wattage vs Amperage - max charging rates explained

    Charger Wattage vs Amperage - max charging rates explained Many chargers are rated with a max wattage and amperage but these maximums cannot be realized in all situations with batteries...
    Customizing and upgrading

    Posted 05/09/2017

    Modifying Your Model

    We get a good amount of customers asking questions regarding the modification of their models.  Modifying your model is a common practice in this hobby and can be rewarding and...
    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....
    Electronics

    Posted 04/11/2017

    Gyros: Clearing Up The Stigma

    One of the most unfortunate things to happen in this modern era of high tech in our R/C hobby is the misconception surrounding gyros, especially from some of the older...
    Electronics

    Posted 04/07/2017

    Are You Initializing Your ESC?

    A very common reason a customer might call us is because they can't get their ESC to work.  They bought a new airplane from us, receive the shipping package, excitedly...
    Flight school

    Posted 02/21/2017

    How To Land Your R/C Model Airplane

    There's a saying in the world of flight:  Takeoffs are optional.  Landings are mandatory. Indeed, once you are airborne, the only mandatory part of your flight is the landing (hopefully successfully...
    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...
    Beginner help

    Posted 02/10/2017

    New To R/C Flight? It's All About The Stick Inputs

    When you are new to the hobby of R/C flight, there are several things you will eventually need to learn to grow in the hobby.  Today I am going to...
    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...
    Product setup

    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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