RC Plane Blog Articles

Tips for Finding a New RC Flying Field

If you’re forming a new RC flying club or your current club needs to find a new place to fly, this article will provide you with some practical tips on how to find a new RC flying field.

How Long Do RC Airplanes Fly? Battery & Motor Guide

Learn how long RC airplanes fly and how far they can go, plus how battery size and motor type affect every flight.

Gasoline Engines for RC Airplanes

Learn about the history of gas engines in RC airplanes along with an overview of how these systems work today and tips for flying your own gas engine RC airplane.

Differences Between Electric & Gas RC Airplanes

Choosing your next RC airplane? We break down the differences between electric and gas RC airplanes: cost, noise, upkeep, and more.

Does SAFE Work on All RC Airplanes?

Dive into the technology behind Spektrum SAFE and find out if SAFE works in all RC airplanes.

RC Airplane Supplies: What You Need to Fly on Day One

A beginner’s guide to RC airplane supplies and completion items by skill level, so you can fly the day your new plane arrives.

The Hobby We Keep Coming Back To

The radio control hobby is something special and once you’ve found it, it never leaves you. Here are some stories from fellow enthusiasts.

RC: The Hobby We Share

Happy Father’s Day from the team at Horizon Hobby! We asked employees around the company for some favorite memories of the hobby we share; radio control.

Top Customer-Favorite RC Models of 2026

The list is out - Horizon Hobby’s Top Customer-Favorite RC Models of 2026! These RC cars, planes, and accessories are the most loved, most wished-for, and top rated for the best WOW moments.

How an RC Flight Simulator Can Lead to Success

Learn the key to success in aerobatic RC flying from an experienced RC pilot. Complex maneuvers require proper stick inputs and an RC simulator can get you there!

First RC Flying Experiences

Explore the world of RC flying with an avid hobbyist as he goes from his first RC flying experience (and crash) to no sharing his passion for RC planes with the next generation.

Finding Your RC Passion (and Sharing RC with Others)

How do you help someone find their RC passion? Or if you’re here just thinking about the hobby for yourself, how do you start finding your own RC passion?