What does a watt meter do and why should I buy do I need one?

Simply put, a watt meter measures the current draw on your electrical system and displays the results live (watts, amps and volts).

Before I leapt into the hobby world as a fully fledged hobbyist, there were so many things I wish someone told me before I entered the community.

We take the humble speed controller for granted but it hasn’t always been this easy.

Model RC Aircraft are subject to punishing extremes that take a toll on the components and the airframe.

LIPO batteries are found in just about every modern convenience these days and whilst we don’t pay much attention to them we really should. Proper care dramatically extends their usable lifespan and given batteries are so expensive its worth looking after them so that they give you reliable service for years to come.

Losing a propeller in flight is a nightmare situation. If you intend to fly another day you’ve got to think quick because you only get one go at it.

Servos and control horns have a major effect on the way an aircraft will fly. If not setup correctly they will have an adverse effect on flight and this is something we can avoid. In this article we discuss how to setup servos and control horns.

Have you ever wondered about the authenticity of the C rating applied to your shiny new battery pack?

They say, taking off is optional but landings are mandatory. The more landings you do the better you’ll become at it, as practice makes perfect.

The day has come! You have done the hard yards on the simulator (at least I hope you have) and you’re ready to take to the skies! The most important thing to remember is that you shouldn’t fly if you’re not ready or if the weather is not favourable.