Hobbies

Remote controlled model airplanes have long been a hobby for children and adults since their conception many years ago. Fabricating and designing these airplanes is an art in itself to most R/C...

Almost every aviation enthusiast has entertained the idea of purchasing an airplane, though the high cost of new and even used aircraft make the vehicle prohibitively expensive for many...

Once you have built a balsa wood airplane, you will need to cover its frame to make it flight worthy. Numerous materials and techniques are available for this procedure, ranging from methods as...

Most RC planes can be equipped to drop bombs, parachutes or even candy. You just need an extra channel available on your transmitter and an extra servo mounted on the aircraft for the release...

Making model airplanes is a hobby that attracts children and adults, as well as beginners and experts. Model planes can be made of plastic, wood or even aluminum cans. Some are remote-controlled...

Building a plane from balsa wood has its advantages over plastic. The nearly feather-weight quality of balsa wood means that an airplane constructed from it can actually fly, as opposed to acting...

Remote control airplane building and flying is a fun hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. While it can take years to master the most advanced aircraft performing complex maneuvers, a...

Model airplanes are a big hit amongst hobbyists, but not many know how to make one out of nothing but four aluminum cans! In this step by step guide, I will show you how to make your very own...

Building and flying model airplanes can be an enjoyable hobby that teaches mechanical and electrical know-how and can be embraced by both young and old as a way to share the love of flying that...

Once reserved for expert model builders with deep pockets, radio-controlled airplanes are now available ready to fly right out of the box and at price points suitable for children. Rechargeable...

Power on stalls are a stall of the wing of the airplane when at takeoff power. It simulates what happens when a airplane climbs too steeply during takeoff and is practiced so the pilot can learn...

If you fly radio control airplanes, you are eventually going to have a crash. Fortunately Hobby Zone planes are made of foam and are easily repaired if you know what to do. Make sure you gather...

We all have hobbies and talk about hobbies because they help us stay focused on our favorite things or activities. Whether you like to collect stamps or read books, it is your own way to...

Finding aircraft loans is not as simple as getting car loans. There are a lot fewer sources and they are, probably, not right in your neighborhood. However, a little research will show that there...

In the previous articles (see the Resources section below), we taxied to the runway, took off and leveled off at traffic pattern altitude. Now we have to get this airplane safely back on the...

At the end of my "How to Taxi a Light Airplane" article (the link is in the resource section), I left us at the runway ready to take off. So, let's pick up where we left off and get this...

A good launch technique is very important if one expects the airplane to perform well. Many factors are involved in a successful launch. This technique will give one the basic skills that are...

Longer flights can be made using competitive winding techniques. Using this stretch winding technique will not only give longer flights, but will be the cure for many undesirable launch...

It's easy to find information about learning to fly. These days it is increasingly important to do it as cheap as possible. This article will tell you how to save hundreds of dollars.

Flying remote control (RC) airplanes is a fun and rewarding hobby for children and adults. RC planes are readily available for purchase, but once a person becomes proficient in flying them, he may...

A radio-controlled (R/C) airplane must have a well-balanced center of gravity (CG) to fly safely and be properly controlled. There are a few ways to help your R/C plane fly smoothly and respond to...

Remote-controlled (R/C) airplanes are an exciting hobby, but learning to fly an R/C airplane can be frustrating. Crashes often result in serious damage to the plane, which can become costly for...

Once you have mastered the basics of flying a remote control airplane, the obvious next step is to begin learning aerobatics. You should be familiar with monitoring throttle and have a feel for...

Airplane engines have been evolving over the last century, from the simple inline engine used by the Wright brothers to the high-powered jet engines that are in use today. Most modern airplanes...

Monokote is a protective shrink plastic frequently used by airplane model hobbyists to seal in color and shine on their model planes. While this colorful plastic covering is usually just the thing...

Planes that have piston engines run on leaded fuel that has an octane level of 100 or higher. This is different from automotive fuel, which has an octane level of 82 to 88. Some very small planes...

Ever wondered what a rudder on a plane is used for? Well, wonder no more. An airplane rudder helps turn the plane safely along with the aerilons and can prevent the danger of spins. The rudder is...

After buying a model airplane, you need to assemble a few tools and items to build that plane. The most important thing to have is space to build the model airplane. You need a table that you can...

An airplane has two sets of controls for steering. The yoke, a small steering wheel mounted on a column that moves back and forth, is found in most modern airplanes and controls motion up and...

Plastic model airplanes are the perfect decoration for the home of any airplane enthusiast. Building a plastic model airplane, whether it is a vintage WWI biplane or a modern, state-of-the art...

If the engine is firing intermittently, most likely it could be a problem with the battery type. Checking the recommended voltage for the model airplane's engine ensures that the correct battery...

Flying model airplanes is much more popular than most people realize. In fact, there are hundreds of model airplane clubs throughout the country for the weekend enthusiast. But there are skills...

Building a homemade airplane model is a great inexpensive hobby to take up. These are great projects to get your children involved with and to inspire their imaginations as they build and...

Have you ever wanted to fly a airplane so that you could soar through the air right along side the majestic eagles and other birds while sitting in the cockpit of a airplane? Did you not do this...

Building model airplanes is a hobby that can provide many hours of enjoyment. Ranging in complexity from simple snap-together models to extremely detailed scale models with working flaps and...

If you have never experienced the thrill of assembling a model airplane from a kit, you owe it to yourself to find out what model airplane building is all about. Imagine putting together and exact...

Paper airplanes are a quick and fun way to explore the intricacies of flight. You can choose from several different models you can make, including your own creation, if you like.

Rare airplane parts are a valuable commodity that can be sold through a variety of methods. These parts generally increase in value because they are no longer produced while the airplanes that...

Flying a private plane takes a specific skill set, but one that, with practice, is not that difficult to master. The steps presented here pertain to flying a Cessna 172, which is currently the...

Flying RC airplanes is an entertaining way to spend a leisurely afternoon with friends and family. Even more fun than flying a remote control airplane is building one. Building your own RC...

You will need dexterity with your hands and a 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of your choice of color printer or copy paper.

taking off is an ultralight airplane is very easy. Just follow the following steps. If you are scared try to get some experience flying simulators or take a flight lesson from an expert. If you...

Flying a kite can be an enjoyable experience for someone with a lot of string and a nice, windy day with not a tree in sight. Getting the kite into the air, however, will require some...

One of the fastest-growing hobbies in the world today is building and flying a homemade RC airplane. Nothing beats the feeling of satisfaction you get from flying the beautiful plane that you...

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...

Building wooden model airplanes is a challenging and engrossing hobby. It requires attention to detail and a steady hand, but the results can be amazing. Whether you choose a kit-built plane or...

When a paper airplane is designed, the builder folds the sheet of paper to provide maximum wingspan to support the plane for prolonged flight. As with general aviation, paper airplanes may be...

An airplane wing has a very specific shape, designed specifically to have more surface area on top of the wing than on the bottom. Because there is more surface area on the wing's top, as the wing...

There are several basic types of flight simulators. They work in different ways, but all have the same basic purpose: to give you a realistic impression that you are controlling an airplane. ...

Perhaps you are on a plane, in a hot air balloon or atop a Ferris wheel and realize what a great view you have. You can preserve that view forever when you photograph from the air. You...