All RC Blog Articles

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.

Brushed vs Brushless RC Motors: Which should you buy?

What are the differences between brushed and brushless motors in RC cars and which should you buy if you’re new to the hobby?

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.

ARRMA Lets Freedom Fly!

ARRMA brings the full-scale excitement from Tomfoolery Motorsports down to your hands with this officially licensed Freedom Flyer RC replica. It’s a symbol of raw American horsepower, big air, and the kind of fearless spirit that defines the sport.

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.

Model Railroading Outside the Basement: NTRAK

Meet the granddaddy of N scale modular railroading: NTRAK. The concept of NTRAK is to get model railroading out of the basement and into the forefront of everyday life.

Tiny RC Crawler Course Ideas

Tiny RC rock crawlers can handle a variety of obstacles. Practice and put your RC crawler skills to the test with these tiny RC crawler course ideas.

We're Going on Tour! Horizon Events 2026

Horizon Hobby is going bigger than ever with a full calendar of events, tours, and community programs designed to get you closer to the hobby you love.

How to Build an RC Kit: Axial SCX10 III Builder's Kit

A guide to the Axial SCX10 III 1/10-Scale 4WD Rock Crawler Builder's Kit: Unboxing, first impression, experience, and tips for your build.