An RC plane with camera could be the nearest thing to flying your own full-scale aircraft. It’s one thing controlling your rc plane from the ground, but it’s a whole different world of thrills if you’re flying with a pilot’s eye view. That’s what you get when you’re flying your rc plane with a camera,…
How long will an electric RC car run? You know how it is – you’re just getting the hang of controlling your new rc car, and keeping it in a straight line, when phut….. the battery dies. Then there’s the interminable wait until it recharges. So, it’s useful to know how long will your electric…
Every year, hundreds of Radio Control (RC) car racing events take place around the world, whether organized amongst friends or by RC car associations and clubs. With so many people—and their RC cars—involved, these events raise the question of what exactly is required of these racers. If you’re a racer, do you need a license…
With all the changes occuring to the rules and regulations for flying radio control models, including drones, do I need to get insurance to fly? I did quite a bit of research on this just in case I needed it, so read on to find out more, and discover a way of getting insurance on…
If you’re in the US, see where you can fly by clicking here (another article on RC Hub) I’m always on the lookout for rc plane flying fields near me. So, where can you fly rc planes in the uk? Apart from my local club flying field can I go further afield? I set out…
Now I’m beginning to get a handle on this hobby, I need to know where I can fly my rc plane and my drone – is it just in my backyard, or can I go further afield? I set out what I found below – read before you fly! You can fly your rc plane…
Can I go to my local playing field and just start flying my remote control plane – or are there rules I need to observe? What are the rules for flying model aircraft and drones? There are rules for flying model aircraft, and these can be summarised as follows: You may need to register your…
I was so involved in researching what type of RC plane I should get it never occured to me that I might need permission to fly one – so I set out to see if I needed a licence to fly. Here’s what I found…
Free flying RC planes hurtling around the skies, sometimes at over 100 mph, can be an awesome sight, but are they really safe? This article takes a look at the statistics, and considers how you can improve safety when flying. Are RC Planes safe? Yes, they are, but it’s important to follow safety guidance when…
Off the shelf RC Planes can do anything from 30 mph to 150 mph, depending on their design, construction and type of engine.