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

The flying RC aircraft comes with some inherent risk. In actual fact, everything we do comes with some level of risk that we intentionally manage and mitigate.

Balancing a prop is one of the most important things when building a multicopter or a plane.

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.

Adding LEDs and lights to a model is very popular modification and is one of the easiest changes to make.