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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    Posted 07/17/2024

    (VIDEO) Adjusting the Track Tension of your Heng Long RC Tank | Quick Tip

    Products in the video: Heng Long RC Tanks
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 12/05/2023

    (VIDEO) EDF Cleaning and Maintenance | Quick Tip

    If you fly EDFs, you should watch this quick maintenance video. Flying off grass, dirt, or any surface can make your fan dirty and inefficient. Quick simple maintenance every few...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 10/31/2023

    (VIDEO) BenchCraft Hot Glue Guns | Quick Tip

    If you are ever assembling foam aircraft or just crafting in general, you should check out our BenchCraft hot glue guns and glue sticks. They are reliable and affordable. You...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 10/06/2023

    (VIDEO) Centering Servos | Quick Tip

    Centering a servo is a crucial task to proper setup on most RC aircraft and it is very simple. Join us to show you one way to do it. Servo...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 10/04/2023

    (VIDEO) Control Surface Deflection | Quick Tip

    Properly measuring your control surface deflection is an integral part of properly setting up your aircraft dual rate settings and can easily be done with this simple tool. BenchCraft Control...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 09/29/2023

    (VIDEO) Reversing Motor Direction | Quick Tip

    Super quick and easy tip for reversing the direction of your electric RC motor. Just change 2 wires! Electric motors ESCs (Electronic Speed Controls)
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 09/27/2023

    (VIDEO) Proper RC Receiver (RX) Placement | Quick Tip

    We get a lot of questions about where and how to place your RX in you aircraft. While there is no universal way, there are certain things you need to...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 09/22/2023

    (VIDEO) Range Check Your RC Aircraft | Quick Tip

    One of the most important aspects of successful RC flying is a proper range check of your model. This is the last test you can do to make sure your...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 08/28/2023

    (VIDEO) Motor Brake Set-Up | Quick Tip

    For certain propeller driven aircraft, the ability to having your motor able to brake is crucial. This video goes over some reasons why and shows you how to accomplish the...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 08/21/2023

    (VIDEO) Must Have RC Tool | Quick Tip

    Such a simple tool, but by far the most used item in my RC tool arsenal. Everyone should have a multi-tool. Get your BenchCraft 6-in-1 multi-tool here.
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 08/18/2023

    (VIDEO) 10 Must-Have Items in your RC Field Box | Quick Tip

    What items do you keep in your RC field box? These are 10 items I make sure to bring with me every time. Product links are below the video. Allen...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 08/16/2023

    (VIDEO) What is my RC Models Scale? | Quick Tip

    A question we get regularly is how do I figure out the scale of my model? Well, we hope this video helps you find it quick and easy!
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/31/2023

    (VIDEO) How To Subscribe and/or Join our YouTube Channel | Quick Tip

    Not RC-related this week, but we wanted to answer some questions we have been getting regularly since we started our Sub, Spin & Win weekly giveaway contest. Enjoy!
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/26/2023

    (VIDEO) Notify Me When Back In Stock | Quick Tip

    Whenever there is a product that you want from Motion RC, but is currently out of stock, be sure to click the "Notify Me When Back In Stock" orange button...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/21/2023

    (VIDEO) Opening your Torro Tank | Quick Tip

    Torro tanks use a latch system to separate the hull from the chassis. This video is here to help you do it correctly to not damage your tank. See our...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/07/2023

    (VIDEO) Magnetizer/Demagnetizer from Benchcraft | Quick Tip

    This quick tip we are just highlighting one of the almost 1000 Benchcraft tools and accessories that can help you finish any projects! Get your Benchcraft Magnetizer/Demagnetizer here.
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/05/2023

    (VIDEO) Share Your RC Event | Quick Tip

    Have any RC events upcoming that you know of or are attending? Be sure to post them on our events calendar for extra attention to the event and to let...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 07/03/2023

    (VIDEO) Check the Support Tab | Quick Tip

    Whenever you might need a manual, software update or more knowledge about any particular product on motionrc.com or motionrc.eu then you will want to check the Support tab on any...
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 06/30/2023

    (VIDEO) Parallel Charging | Quick Tip

    If you want to be able to charge more batteries at once, try parallel charging. Get your parallel balance boards here.
    Tips and tricks

    Posted 06/26/2023

    (VIDEO) Repairing Foam Hinge Options | Quick Tip

    There are numerous options for repairing the foam hinge on your RC aircraft. Which method do you prefer? Links to products are below video. Hinges Tape

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