Welcome to The Lighter Side of RC! I’ve been passionate about building and flying model aircraft since 2007, and since 2019, I’ve shared that passion through videos of my builds, repairs, and reviews.

Welcome to The Lighter Side of RC! I’ve been passionate about building and flying model aircraft since 2007, and since 2019, ...

Once upon a time, RC planes were expensive models that took months to build and big money to equip with electronics. Since the 20th century though, powerful batteries have become cheap, as have ser… ...

A year ago [Ramy RC] set out on a momentous challenge: to build a 1:21 scale Airbus A380-800 RC model with functional engines, landing gear and all other details. Recently he finished the project a… ...

Whether they're off-road trucks, race cars, or airplanes, RC models are a hoot to "drive." But planes are a bit more entertaining, mostly because you need to hone a few extra skills to take off ...

Have a plan: A drawing, mockup or rough model will help you communicate the idea. If you have time during stay-at-home orders, learn CAD (computer-aided design) software like Fusion 360 , which is ...

With plenty of time on his hands, he went online and ordered three models from Guillow’s, a company that’s been making model aircraft since 1926. “The last time I made one was 60 years ago ...

Many readers may fondly recall building rubber-band-powered balsa wood model airplanes. While the things were kinda cool, they didn't fly for long, nor could they be remotely controlled. Such is ...

SPARKS RC Club pivoting to draw young people to model plane hobby By David Taylor , Staff writer Updated Jan 13, 2021 3:45 p.m. Terry Foote, Jr. has been flying model remote control airplanes for ...

For Kobi Schindelheim, building RC planes is more than a hobby, it’s a chance to help children grow. At a Young Builders class in Palo Alto on Wednesday, several boys and girls worked on ...