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.

People have been flying model aircraft for almost as long as the first successful flight of the Wright Brothers. 

As technology became available, a smart chap strapped a noisy little internal combustion engine to the model and enjoyed and the trend caught on. Fast forward a few decades and land has become more scarce as the urban sprawl continued into rural areas.It’s one thing to come down and fly for a few hours and head home but those new neighbors live there and the novelty of model airplanes will wear off. This is the point where you start having trouble with neighbors, councils, and courts.

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HobbyKing continues its operations but with very strict safety measures amid COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease). This year our shipping partners are expecting increasing demand for delivery services and COVID-related supply chain challenges may result in delivery limitations or inventory issues. 

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World Diabetes Day is commemorated to spread awareness about the illness around the world during a rising diabetes epidemic. Here are 7 actionable (and easy) tips anyone can do to prevent diabetes.

Battery accessories are crucial when it comes to safety in your hobby, battery lifespan, battery versatility, and overall user experience and enjoyment. Here are 5 battery accessories that everyone (who is serious about the RC hobby) should be using:

When we talk about female role models in the aviation scene or just the most beloved female pilot - who do you think of? For us, it has to be Susan Dacy. She is one of 300 female pilots from American Airlines, and one of only 30 female captains. Logging over 33,000 flying hours in over 60 different aircraft, she truly is an icon in the aviation scene.

Everyone has heard about the Wright brothers and their status as the "God Father" of modern aviation. However, how much do you actually know about them? Here are 7 fun facts about the Wright brothers which you probably didn't know.

You have probably tried (in vain) to remove the thick crusty layer of oil, the muck, and the lacquer off your glow engines - however, they just won't budge. Don't worry, we have a simple formula to rectify all your wasted efforts. In this blog, we will look at what works and what doesn't when it comes to cleaning out your glow engines.

Whether you are learning to fly on your own or have a coach, you will need to be mindful of these five (commonly overlooked) areas if you want to become a successful RC pilot. In no particular order (as they are all equally important) these are Wind, Orientation, Speed, Altitude, and Over Control.