Aviation

Most pilots understand that calling air traffic control for taxi instructions is a requirement before moving about an airport movement area. However, many pilots forget that taxiing off a landing...

Remote control planes have become a major hobby with an amazing array of options in the past few years. Choosing the right kind of plane can be as important as learning to fly it. Beginners should...

Flying RC planes is a great hobby that's filled with challenges and rewards. One can reduce the challenges and increase the rewards by following a few simple guidelines when starting out.

Air traffic control (ATC) is a vital component to the safe and orderly flow of aircraft and flights operating in the worldwide aviation system. At the busiest times of day, there are more than...

This summer my friend and I decided to invest our time and money into flying remote control (RC) model airplanes. We purchased a styrofoam kit and bought a nice RC controller. This eHow is my...

Man has always dreamed of flying, and with the invention of the airplane it has become possible. However, few people are able to pilot their own aircraft and must find other ways to enjoy the...

When purchasing a motor and speed control for a r/c airplane, it may be difficult to find a speed control to meet the needs of the motor. These instructions will give you guidelines to use when...

This article will tell you how to select the right prop for your brushless motor and speed control combination. Using the wrong prop could cause the motor to pull more current than it or the...

Most propeller driven airplanes with internal combustion engines have a manual fuel mixture control. The control is used to adjust the amount of air which is mixed with the fuel as it is burned in...

Aviation enthusiasts may enjoy listening to local air traffic control in the same way that others enjoy listening to their favorite pop or talk radio stations. Whether you're an air buff or just...

It takes a lot of time and practice to fly a remote control plane correctly. Once you have mastered the techniques, you will be flying high! The following steps will help you learn how to take the...

Enthusiasts call control-line model airplane flying "a hemisphere of fun." Simple physics allows the flier to put her model airplane through complex aerobatics by manipulating a pair of control...