Jul 23, RC LiPo Battery Storage - Keep Your LiPo's Safe & Healthy
Why is RC LiPo battery storage so important? Easy, it extends battery life saving you money plus increasing storage safety.
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Jul 23, RC Helicopter History - Vintage Gear & Costs
Interested in RC Helicopter History? We all have Dr. Dieter Schluter to thank. Let's look at RC eggbeaters from yesteryear.
Jul 4, Choosing Your Airwolf RC Helicopter
Are you considering getting an Airwolf RC helicopter, but not sure what's avalible? Let's look at several good models based on experience level, size, and budget.
Jul 4, Large RC Helicopters - Micro to Monster & Best To Learn On!
Large RC helicopters Used To Be The Recommendation To Start With Back When I Got Into The Hobby, But That Is No Longer The Case. Let's Find Out What's Best Now!
Jun 8, The Ultimate RC Helicopter Tools Guide: What You Need & Why
A complete breakdown of RC helicopter tools. Let's cover swashplate levelers, pitch gauges, hex drivers and much more to help you achieve a pro-level build.
Jun 8, RC Field Box Essentials - What You Need To Take To The Flying Field
What's an RC field box and what should you put in it? Discover the essential tools and gear you need to pack for a perfect day at the flying field.
Jun 8, 600ESP Component Suggestions
600ESP Component Suggestions For Those Looking For Compatible Components For The 600 RC Helicopter.
Jun 3, How To Make RC Helicopter Training Gear
RC helicopter training gear remains to be one of the most useful training aids when learning how to fly an RC helicopter. Let's build our own!
Apr 7, Best RC Battery Charger Guide: How to Choose the Right One
Confused by Amps and Watts? Learn how to choose the best RC battery charger with this guide covering features, power, ratings, safety and much more.
Mar 31, RC Power Supply Guide: Don't Starve Your RC Charger
From low cost converted server power supplies to commercial grade options, let's find the best RC power supply for your specific RC battery charger.
Mar 20, RC Helicopter Ground Effect - The Training Aid You Didn't Know About
What Is Ground Effect & How Does It Affect RC Helicopter Controls? How To Use Ground Effect To Become A Better Pilot.
Mar 12, Understanding Gyroscopic Precession In RC Helicopters
What is Gyroscopic Precession and how will it affect phase lag in your heli controls - or does it?
Mar 11, FunKey Fuselages Review - Outstanding Scale Helicopter Quality
Funkey fuselages are some of the best quality fiberglass scale RC helicopter fuselages available. Let's find out why along with sizes & models available.
Mar 10, Scale RC Helicopters - What You'll Need To Know & Best To Get.
Scale RC helicopters - what skills you'll need, what's a good scale heli to start with, & much more.
Mar 9, Are RC Helicopters Hard To Fly?
Are RC helicopters hard to fly? Yes and no based on you & your helicopter choice. Discover the factors that impact difficulty and find the right fit for your skill level.
Mar 4, Understanding RC Servos: How to chose the correct servo.
Choosing RC Servos - from digital to analog, brushed to brushless. Sizes, ratings, frequency, refresh rate, voltages & more.
Feb 27, Trex 450LP ARTF - For The Serious & Informed Beginner
Align's Trex 450LP ARTF is perfectly suited to informed beginners who don't want to waste their time or money on a micro. Let's take a look at it.
Feb 26, RC Nitro Fuel Tank Tips - Placement, Venting, Pressurizing, Filtering
Let's take a peek at our nitro fuel tank and see what's important to ensure good fuel delivery for a proper running engine.
Feb 26, Why Get The Blade mCX Anniversary Special Edition RC Helicopter?
The Blade mCX Anniversary Special Edition remains to be one of the best micro coaxial RC helicopters of all time!
Feb 25, RC Helicopter For Kids & Beginners - Making An Informed Purchase
How To Choose The Best RC Helicopter For Kids & Beginners in 2026
Feb 20, How To Fly RC Helicopters - Free Online Flight School
Learning how to fly RC helicopters can be difficult & frustrating if you are self learning. Here's a heli instructor's lesson plan & videos that work.
Feb 19, LiPo Internal Resistance - Are your batteries heathy or ticking bombs?
LiPo internal resistance is a very useful measurement to monitor your LiPo's health - here's why, how & what IR numbers are good.
Feb 19, Understanding The RC Turbine Helicopter
The RC Turbine Helicopter is as close as most of us RC'ers will get to experience the wonderful sound & smell associated with turbine powered flight. I've been flying a turbine powered RC helicopter for almost a decade and it's every bit as enjoyable as I hoped.
Jan 27, How Do RC Helicopter Controls Work
Let's learn all about RC helicopter controls, both on the helicopter and the transmitter; along with basic, yet important helicopter flight principles.
Dec 18, RC Helicopter e Books To Help You Succeed In The Hobby
New to the hobby? Self learning & need help? Frustrated? These RC helicopter e Books will help, while cutting your learning time down substantially.
Nov 25, Toy Helicopters - Which offer the best value & fun in 2026?
With so many toy helicopters on the market in 2026, which are worth your time and money? Here are my top recommendations.
Nov 6, Best RC Helicopter for you in 2026. RC Heli instructor's advice!
From beginner to advanced models, let's look at what makes the best RC helicopter for your skill level, budget, and long term expectations.
Nov 1, Electric Helicopters Will Give You A Charge!
Electric Helicopters Remain The Most Popular Power Choice in the Hobby. Let's look at why this is, fundamentals you should know about & recommendations.
Oct 24, Best LiPo Battery Brands - Price, Performance, Lifespan.
You're looking for the best LiPo RC battery brand for the dollar while avoiding the hype and BS! Here are recommendations based on actual long term usage.
Sep 29, TS101 / TS100 Soldering Iron Review - The Best Iron For The Price?
The TS100 soldering iron (now the TS101) is one of the best soldering irons for the price thanks to cartridge tip technology, features, power & portability.
Sep 6, RC LiPo Battery Balance Plug Protectors Video
Wondering what a LiPo battery balance plug protector is, if they're necessary, what balance plug types they work with, and how to install them? If so, you may find this video helpful with several other useful tips regarding LiPo balance plug protectors and savers - commonly called "AB Clips".
Aug 21, RC Helicopter Auto Level - Should Beginners Use It?
This is why instructors don't recommend RC Helicopter Auto Level when learning to fly a collective pitch RC helicopter.
Aug 14, Understanding Model Jet Engines - Components, Fuel, Oil & More
Model jet engines are amazing. Let's look at their design along with what fuel and oil you should be using.
Aug 11, What's An RC Helicopter Flight Controller & How Do They Work?
The RC Helicopter Flight Controller has replaced the trusty flybar, but what are they, how do they work, and which should you choose?