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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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    Beginner help

    Posted 06/30/2025

    Top Tools You’ll Need to Assemble Your First Wood ARF

    Assembling a wood ARF (Almost-Ready-to-Fly) model is one of the more rewarding steps you can take in your RC flying journey. While not as plug-and-play as foam models, wood ARFs...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    Beginner help

    Posted 09/20/2023

    (VIDEO) Storage Charging RC LiPo Batteries | Quick Tip

    Storage charging is imperative to keeping your LiPo batteries healthy and helping them last much longer. All batteries All battery chargers
    Beginner help

    Posted 09/18/2023

    (VIDEO) Balance Charging RC LiPo Batteries | Quick Tip

    One way to ensure a longer lifespan for your LiPo batteries is to balance charge them. James explains how easy it is to do. All batteries All battery chargers
    Beginner help

    Posted 09/15/2023

    (VIDEO) RC LiPo Charging for Beginners | Quick Tip

    This not-so-quick tip is geared towards beginners and the most basic but most necessary functions of charging a LiPo Battery. All batteries All battery chargers
    Beginner help

    Posted 09/13/2023

    (VIDEO) Securing a Battery in your RC Airplane | Quick Tip

    Making sure your battery is secure throughout your flight is crucial for success. If your battery shifts in flight you could potentially lose your model. Here are some ways to...
    Beginner help

    Posted 09/11/2023

    (VIDEO) How To Balance A 3-Blade Propeller | Quick Tip

    Balancing your propeller is an integral part of assuring success in any RC aircraft. In this video we show you how to balance a 3-blade propeller. Link to products seen...
    Beginner help

    Posted 09/08/2023

    (VIDEO) How To Balance A 2-Blade Propeller | Quick Tip

    Balancing your propeller is an integral part of assuring success in any RC aircraft. In this video we show you 2 popular ways to accomplish this but there are many...
    Beginner help

    Posted 09/04/2023

    (VIDEO) How To CG Your RC Aircraft for Beginners | Quick Tip

    In this week's quick tip James shows a beginner how to achieve your manual's CG on an RC aircraft. Imperative to have success flying RC airplanes.
    Beginner help

    Posted 09/01/2023

    (VIDEO) Skynetic Mini Flyers DSMX Set Up | Quick Tip

    If you are interested in our Skynetic Mini Flyer planes and fly a DSM or Spektrum transmitter, you should check this out. It is a simple receiver switch and setup...
    Beginner help

    Posted 08/30/2023

    (VIDEO) Top 5 Tips for Beginners Starting with RC Aircraft | Quick Tip

    Getting started in the RC Aircraft Hobby can seem challenging to beginners. Hopefully, this video can help you on the right path for success in this awesome hobby. Links to...
    Beginner help

    Posted 08/25/2023

    (VIDEO) RC Car Jumping Basics | Quick Tip

    Jumping an RC car will of course put your car at risk for damage but is a vital skill to learn to have some fun with an RC car that...
    Beginner help

    Posted 08/23/2023

    (VIDEO) To Gyro or Not to Gyro | Quick Tip

    Why is there such debate over the use of a Gyro in an RC aircraft? Technology is there to help and free to choose. Get your gyros here.
    Beginner help

    Posted 08/14/2023

    (VIDEO) What is Expo? | Quick Tip

    Exponential (Expo) is something that is sometimes misunderstood but super helpful to any and all RC Pilots. Products in the video: Futaba 10J Airplane stands FlightLine Fw-190 D-9 Dora
    Beginner help

    Posted 08/11/2023

    (VIDEO) What are Dual Rates? | Quick Tip

    Many beginners have probably heard the term "dual rates" and turned their heads in confusion. Hopefully this video can quickly give you the idea so you can explore, learn and...
    Beginner help

    Posted 08/09/2023

    (VIDEO) What is an ARF+ Model? | Quick Tip

    Confused by what you get in an ARF + model from Motion RC? Hope this tip helps out! Just supply your own power system and go fly! Links to products...

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