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Flying boat or floatplane? Learn the key differences, which type suits your flying style, and why the Avios Albatross HU-16 V3 offers a distinctive scale water-flying experience.

Discover the HobbyKing Hall Cherokee V2 1700mm glider, featuring a retractable 6x4 dorsal pusher propeller, reinforced detachable wings and an enlarged removable horizontal stabilizer. This guide covers the V2 upgrades, recommended setup, CG, control throws and first-flight preparation.

One airplane, two noticeably different flight personalities. The H-King KitFox becomes a stable 1250mm bush-plane cruiser with the long wingtips or a more agile 1100mm sport model with the short tips. This comparison explains how each setup affects roll response, slow flight, takeoff, landing and aerobatic performance.

A practical, field-focused review of the Avios Extra NG (Next Generation) 1600mm EPO semi-scale 3D aerobatic airplane in PNF format. It covers what stands out in the build (low parts count, roomy hatch, strong foam structure, pre-installed servos, optional SFGs and turbulators), then dives into how it actually flies—locked-in tracking, confident knife-edge behavior, predictable high alpha, and responsive throttle for hovering and transitions.

Durafly (PNF) de Havilland D.H.100 Vampire V3 by HobbyKing, Review by John Dueck

The Avios Spitfire Mk.1a is a superscale RC replica of the iconic WWII fighter. Featuring authentic Mk.1a design, LED navigation lights, retractable landing gear, and a high-performance 6S brushless motor. Available in limited quantities starting August 29 – follow us for updates and be ready to secure your model on launch day.

The hobby has many things that we should do and just as many things that we should not do.

Looking for the best 4S 1500–1800mAh LiPo for budget freestyle? Compare real HobbyKing picks by weight, punch, discharge, and who each pack actually suits.

A practical LiHV vs LiPo guide for RC users, covering charger settings, storage voltage, maintenance habits, price/value trade-offs, DIY setup concerns, and where LiHV actually makes sense in FPV drones, RC cars, planes, and boats.

Flying RC models in cold weather? Learn how low temperatures affect LiPo battery capacity, voltage, and flight time, plus practical tips for preheating, charging, storage, and safer winter RC flying.