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 08/04/2023
(VIDEO) Inrunner V Outrunner | Quick Tip
Ever wondered what the difference is? Hopefully this quick tip can help you decide whats right for you. Get your electric motors here.
Beginner help
Posted 08/02/2023
(VIDEO) Propeller Diameter & Pitch | Quick Tip
All you RC beginners, here is a quick tip on those 2 numbers listed on every propeller. Links to of the all props that we carry here.
Beginner help
Posted 07/28/2023
(VIDEO) Ball Link Pliers from BenchCraft | Quick Tip
Any job is easy if you have the right tools! For many beginners, you may not realize ball link pliers exist and can make your RC life much easier! Get...
Beginner help
Posted 07/24/2023
(VIDEO) Hand Launching a Prop Plane | Quick Tip
A few weeks ago we gave you a tip on hand launching and EDF jet, but hand launching a prop plane is a different technique and we hope this helps...
Beginner help
Posted 07/19/2023
(VIDEO) Control Surface Direction | Quick Tip
For beginners, knowing which way your control surface are supposed to move is imperative in flight. Hopefully, this Quick Tip helps!
Get your Skynetic Havoc here.
Beginner help
Posted 07/12/2023
(VIDEO) ARF, PNP, RTF, RTR - What does it all mean? RC Hobby Acronyms for Beginners | Quick Tip
For RC beginners properly understanding the 3 letter acronyms on product pages is imperative for making sure you are purchasing the correct model for your level of skill. We hope...
Beginner help
Posted 07/10/2023
(VIDEO) Hand Launching an EDF Jet | Quick Tip
When it comes to hand launching and EDF jet, many find it a challenge and we hope this video gives you some tips for successful successive hand launches every time....
Beginner help
Posted 06/21/2023
(VIDEO) ESC Calibration | Quick Tip
Have you ever had a time when it felt like your throttle didn't go the full range of your transmitter stick? It could be as simple as your ESC is...
Beginner help
Posted 06/16/2023
(VIDEO) Airplane Stands | Quick Tip
When working with your model aircrafts, on or off the bench, a stand can be a huge help. Check out our stands and see which one may work best for...
Beginner help
Posted 06/14/2023
(VIDEO) RC Boat Ballast | Quick Tip
Just some options for adding ballast to your RC boat. There are many ways to do this, but this is just one way that has worked for us. Find all...
Beginner help
Posted 06/09/2023
(VIDEO) Dual Rates And Expo On Your Futaba Transmitter | Quick Tip
If you have ever wondered how to set up dual rates and/or expo on your models, this video is for you. We demonstrate how to set up this function on...
Beginner help
Posted 06/05/2023
(VIDEO) Binding A Radtron Receiver (Futaba Compatible RX) | Quick Tip
If you fly with the Futaba transmitter system, you should check out these Radtron receivers. Easy to set up and bind. Get yours here.
Beginner help
Posted 02/25/2022
Top 10 RC Airplanes for Beginners
Top 10 RC Airplanes for Beginners Radio-Controlled (RC) Airplanes are a great way to get your feet wet in the wonderful world of model aviation. They also provide an excellent...
Beginner help
Posted 07/10/2020
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 07/10/2020
The Top 5 Things To Help You Get Started
Getting started in electric R/C flying can be an extremely fun and rewarding endeavor. That wasn't always the case. Years ago technology was limited, especially in electric flying. Thousands of potential R/C flyers undoubtedly walked...
Beginner help
Posted 07/10/2020
Besides the aircraft itself, what other electronics or accessories do I need to get started?
If you are new to the hobby and have settled on the aircraft you are going to learn to fly with, the other electronics and accessories you will need depends...
Beginner help
Posted 07/21/2018
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,...
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...
Beginner help
Posted 02/11/2017
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...
Beginner help
Posted 01/20/2017
Why RC Simulators Can Be Key To Your Success
Years ago when someone wanted to learn how to fly RC airplanes, they had to find an RC club in their area and find a member who could help them learn...