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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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    Tips and tricks

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    Products in the video: Heng Long RC Tanks
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    (VIDEO) BenchCraft Control Surface Deflection Meter | Quick Tip

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    Product setup

    Posted 07/10/2024

    (VIDEO) BlueBridge Lite Gyro Programmer | Quick Tip

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    Product setup

    Posted 06/26/2024

    (VIDEO) All-New Twin 64mm F-14 Tomcat Gyro Info | Quick Tip

    Those receiving their new Freewing Twin 64mm F-14, so helpful info regarding the new gyro before your maiden! Products in the video: Freewing F-14 Tomcat Twin 64mm EDF Jet -...
    Product selection

    Posted 12/13/2023

    Great RC Airplanes for Beginners

    Radio-Controlled (RC) Airplanes are a great way to get your feet wet in the wonderful world of model aviation. RC Airplanes are more than just toys - they can be...
    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...
    Product updates

    Posted 11/28/2023

    (VIDEO) New Bancroft RTR Transmitter | Quick Tip

    The new RTR Transmitter comes in almost all Bancroft Warships. Find them here.
    Product setup

    Posted 11/21/2023

    (VIDEO) Powering Your Freewing Tail Flame With 8s | Quick Tip

    Our Freewing Tail Flames are a fantastic addition to your models to give them that scale afterburner look. If you are flying an 8s bird, you may want to watch...
    Beginner help

    Posted 11/14/2023

    (VIDEO) Easy Airbrush Weathering for RC Aircraft | Quick Tip

    If you feel like your model is missing some details, or just want it to look like it was recently in battle, check out this video. We review some techniques...
    Beginner help

    Posted 11/07/2023

    (VIDEO) Painting Model Figures | Quick Tip

    If you want to step up your customizing game on your models, this video can help you learn how to customize a figure. We show a few different processes that...
    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...
    Customer service

    Posted 10/27/2023

    Price Match Guarantee

    Motion RC Europe will not be beat on price. We'll match the delivered product prices of any competitor. A product is eligible for price matching if it meets the following...
    Product setup

    Posted 10/24/2023

    (VIDEO) Connecting A Reversing ESC | Quick Tip

    Some of our newer Freewing models are now including a reversing ESC. If you are having trouble connecting yours, here is a quick tip on how this can be done....
    Build guides

    Posted 10/17/2023

    (VIDEO) Balsa (Black Horse) Wing Assembly | Quick Tip

    Ever wondered what goes into assembly the wing of a balsa aircraft? Wesley is here to give you some tips with one of our Black Horse ARF models. Find all...
    Beginner help

    Posted 10/11/2023

    (VIDEO) Waterslide Decal Application | Quick Tip

    If you have ever purchased one of our models that includes a waterslide decal set, here is a quick tip on how to apply them. It's super simple and can...
    Beginner help

    Posted 10/09/2023

    (VIDEO) ESC Calibration | Quick Tip

    Calibrating the throttle range on your electric airplane's ESC is essential to unlocking its full-throttle range. This simple calibration process only needs to be done once and takes just a...
    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...
    Beginner help

    Posted 10/02/2023

    (VIDEO) LiPo Battery Tester (Cell Checking) | Quick Tip

    In this Quick Tip we quickly go over why everyone should have a battery tester or cell checker in their hobby shops and field boxes. Not only can they help...
    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)

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