The most common questions we get regarding LiPo batteries are: “Is my LiPo battery safe to use?”, “How do I know if my LiPos are damaged beyond repair?”, and “How long will my LiPo batteries last?” Today, we will take a deep dive into the chemical properties of LiPos and learn how to spot a perfectly functioning LiPo, from a faulty one.

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.

Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries have undeniably surpassed all their predecessors. However, they do come with one drawback: safety. As they can catch fire or even explode, extra care and discipline are needed when dealing with LiPos. When used responsibly, the risk and magnitude of an accident are greatly reduced.

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.

The R/C hobby can be quite confusing especially for beginners. Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding the R/C Lingo. Check back regularly as we will continue to update this R/C glossary.

The new EASA Unmanned Aircraft Regulation has been enacted into law on the 31st of December 2020. But what does that mean for you as a recreational flyer? Here is everything you need to know broken down into bite-sized sections.

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.  

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

The FAA delivered a final rule on the  Remote Identification for Unmanned Aircraft on December 28, 2020. But what does that really mean for us? Here is everything you need to know broken down into bite-sized sections.