Center of Gravity – abbreviated as CG or CoG – is a crucial concept that is often overlooked by many beginner RC pilots. When not properly balanced, your aircraft will have adverse tendencies making it uncontrollable, unpredictable, and ultimately, poised for a disaster.

As you may know by now, anything to do with LiPos has to be done against a strict doctrine – and throwing away your LiPos isn’t any different. You “can” be that guy who recklessly throws their LiPo into any random bin. However, this poses the risk of a fire or even an explosion which can seriously harm others who happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.

It is a prerequisite for all UA operators to complete an online theory test and pass the online examination before flying under the open category. In this blog, we will look at the training requirements needed to operate in the open category. 

When it comes to storing your LiPo batteries, there are two aspects you need to be mindful of: the chemical aspect, and the physical aspect. Both are equally important and if either one is neglected or downplayed, your LiPos may get damaged and potentially put you in harm’s way.

What makes a good 3D Aerobatics Plane? While basic maneuvers such as a simple loop can be achieved on most RC airplanes, three distinct features separate a true aerobatic plane from the rest. Here are the top 3 Aerobatic RC Planes at HobbyKing.

There are FIVE distinct battery lines at HobbyKing: Turnigy, Nano-Tech, Graphene, Rhino, and ZIPPY. Each has its own strengths and unique selling points and in today’s blog, we will cover how they each differ.

Choosing your first RC radio can get rather confusing if you are a complete beginner. The array of technical jargon such as Mode 1 or Mode 2, TX protocols, trimming, mixing, and many more are enough to throw even the most enthusiastic newbie into the backseat. In today's blog, we will go through everything you need to know before buying your first RC Radio.

As of 31 December 2020 (Post-Brexit), all unmanned aircraft operations in the UK must adhere to the eighth edition of the CAP 722: Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace. However, members of model flying clubs including the British Model Flying Association (BMFA), Scottish Aeromodellers Association (SAA), Large Model Association (LMA), and FPV UK may choose to comply with a set of more flexible regulations that is known as “Article 16 Authorization”.

Improper usage of LiPo batteries can get fairly dangerous as they are flammable. However, when used responsibly, LiPos are only as dangerous as their users. Here is a quick guide on how to handle, charge, discharge, and store your LiPo batteries safely.

While there seems to be an endless assortment of meticulously executed aerial stunts, the truth is: All these maneuvers are anchored and derived from FOUR basic moves. If you can master the mechanics of these aerobatic fundamentals, you will be able to pull off a plethora of the more advanced and complicated ones.