You may have seen various three-letter acronyms such as RTF, PNF, PNP, ARF, and KIT are thrown in randomly at times – but what do they mean? At first, they may seem confusing, but, as a beginner, they are exactly what you should be looking for. These acronyms tell you 2 things: the hardware included, and how much assembly (knowledge) is required.

Thank you to everyone who participated in February’s competition. This month we have been blessed with an array of extraordinary pictures ranging from old school splendors, all the way to abstract masterpieces that not only captures the essence of the RC hobby, but also the bottomless creativity that comes with it.

The terms bush plane, bush flying, and bush flyer simply refer to any fixed-wing aircraft that are specifically designed to be flown in remote areas. These remote areas - dubbed “the bush” - are otherwise inaccessible by ground or water transportations. To be operable in such archaic terrains where landing strips are mostly non-existent, bush planes have certain characteristics which make them fit-for-purpose. Here are four of the most common and desirable traits of a bush plane.

[JUST ARRIVED]: The New Avios BushMule V2! Out now with available spare parts!

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it right? This may be true in most cases, however, in the RC hobby, being proactive will always cost you less than being reactive. Regular maintenance will ensure a properly working aircraft. Here are four simple check-ups you can do to safeguard yourself and others while you rip through the skies and not into the crowds.  

Thank you to everyone who participated in January's competition. The bar has definitely been raised with an arsenal of photos showcasing the glistening sceneries of winter, to the picture-perfect moments captured by the lake. All the entries were truly captivating, and we applaud everyone who participated.

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When it comes to RC planes, the most asked question (yet still somewhat ambiguous) is: where can I actually fly my freaking airplane!? Here is a summary of the dos and don’ts specifically addressing the US airspace.

The Whistling Death. The Angels of Okinawa. The Great Iron-Bird. These were just some of the terrorizing nicknames rightfully given to the Vought F4U Corsair. With an 11:1 kill ratio during World War 2 and the lowest loss rate in the Pacific War for any aircraft the Corsair was truly the stuff of legend

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