An EDF RC Plane – or Electric Ducted Fan RC plane – is a radio-controlled aircraft model powered by a high-output electric motor driving a fan with multiple blades. The fan and motor are contained in a duct that accelerates the airflow to create thrust out of the rear of the plane. This article looks…
With their increasing popularity, a wider range of RC sailboats has become available, from ready-to-sail (RTS) or ready-to-race (RTR) boats to varying complexity RC sailing boat kits. However, my experience of sailboat kits is not a good one – it’s all very confusing! There is a wide variety of RC sailboat kits for beginners as…
Sailing an RC sailboat is fun, but it takes some practice before you get good at it. I certainly needed it when I started! If you want to take your interest in RC model boats to another level, then you should consider learning how to sail an RC sailboat. However, learning how to sail RC…
Are you looking for a hobby that will help you relax and enjoy yourself while also helping you learn how to fly? If you answered yes to this question, then you should check out RC gliding. It’s fun, relaxing, and helps you develop skills as well as build confidence. Also, there’s little that can be…
Flying remote control airplanes is a great hobby for children and adults alike, and there’s a wide variety of models for all ages depending on the level of skills and experience. However, some remote control airplanes are more suitable for adult pilots due to the characteristics of the rc airplane, and we’re focussing on these…
I have often admired the quiet, graceful way radio control sailboats glide across the water at my local pond, using only wind power. So much so that I decided to find out more, and I did a lot of digging into RC sailboats for beginners, and what I should buy. Here’s the result of my…
As a beginner RC plane hobbyist, you must have often wondered, “Can I fly an RC plane in windy weather, and how much wind is too much for RC planes?” Read on below to get some guidelines that will hopefully make your flying safer, as well as more enjoyable. Generally, experts advise flying at a…
Is it hard to build an RC plane? For new hobbyists, building your own aircraft might sound way-beyond-your-league difficult, but it can actually be done, if you plan for it well, then carry out your plan carefully with the right tools. Here we take a look at rc plane kits for beginners. RC plane kits…
As a beginner, I was keen to be able to fly my rc plane all year round, so I explored flying rc planes indoors. Here’s what I found, which should help you get the most out of your flying. Slow-flying indoor rc planes are very popular, as they enable the pilot to use their skills…
RC planes for beginners are experiencing an upturn in popularity, as more manufacturers produce life-like models of real airplanes which can be easily controlled by rc pilots new to the hobby. However, there are now tons of options out there – numerous models that promise a variety of features, competitive prices, and technology to choose…
