If you’re looking for your first radio controlled model airplane and you want to get started flying very quickly, then maybe a ready-to-fly trainer is right for you.  I will briefly introduce two fine RTF trainers.  Please note: I am not endorsing either of these two planes, just presenting an overview of what is available. The … Continue reading RTF RC model airplane trainers →

Well, it had to happen sooner or later, you had an accident with your favorite radio controlled model airplane.  Now what?  Do not despair, most of the time even severly damaged model aircraft can be successfully repaired and will fly again. The first thing to do after crashing the model is to carefully search the … Continue reading After the R/C model airplane crash →

In a recent post I mentioned having seen a remote controlled model airplane made from a cardboard box.  That was several years ago and more recently when I was at a local flying club’s “fun fly”, I saw some “SPAD” combat models made from plastic rain gutter down spout material and corregated plastic sign making material.   They were pretty … Continue reading SPAD radio controlled airplanes →