Motion RC is your trusted number one hobby shop to take off and hit the horizon. You will find radio controlled model airplanes suited for every skill level, from Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced and Expert. Whether you’re looking for your first electric RC airplane and need expert advice, or are a frequent flyer wanting to personalize your favorite EDF jet, you have come to the right place!
We carry a wide selection of RC electric airplanes, RC helicopters, and multirotor drones, in addition to Lipo batteries, gyros, FPV cameras, and tools for your Remote Control hobby. Seaplanes, EDF jets, 3D acrobatics, biplanes, racer airplanes, and warbirds; our huge online selection features something for every RC plane lover at any skill level and budget. Do you just want to pick your favorite plane and takeoff? Our Ready-to-Fly (RTF) aircraft make it easy for you: Charge the included battery, assemble the aircraft, bind it to the included radio, and you’ll be flying! Bind your provided radio to our Ready-to-Bind (RTB) aircraft to save time and money.
Our affordable line of Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) aircraft gives you the flexibility to outfit your aircraft at your own pace. For pilots with their own radio transmitter, battery, and charger, our Plug-N-Play (PNP) format is the most popular for the ultimate in affordability.
Not every flight is a smooth one and should your Electric or Gas RC plane ever need repairs, we have you covered there, too. Our full line of spare parts from Top Brands like Freewing, Skynetic, Flightline, Nexa, Black Horse and XK Innovations allows you a worry-free ride, and our electronics and RC accessories are the perfect match for your aviation passion! Did your canopy hatch or propeller break, or are the lights or retracts on your EDF jet not working anymore? Upgrading for higher speed or rebuilding a crash? You’ll find all you need in our huge selection of replacement parts. If you ever need an expert to point you in the right direction, contact our team of Motion RC airplane technicians! Our Customer Support is the best in the business. Use the filter menu on the left to narrow your search results or browse our entire RC model airplane catalog below.
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Beginner help
Posted 07/13/2016
Preflight Checks
Whether you are a full scale aircraft pilot or an RC pilot, it is absolutely essential to incorporate a thorough pre-flight inspection before piloting your aircraft each and every time...
Flight school
Posted 04/20/2016
Flying In Areas Which Are 1,000+ ft Above Sea Level
Thin air can dramatically affect how an RC airplane flies. The most common symptom is a lack of perceived power or thrust. This applies to both propeller driven aircraft and...
Electronics
Posted 04/20/2016
Calculating the Maximum Amperage Of Your Charger
If you have ever tried to charge your battery and found that your charger is not able to go beyond a certain amperage, your charger is most likely not defective....
Electronics
Posted 04/18/2016
IMPORTANT Gyro Setup and Pre-Flight Checks
When setting up your gyro and before each flight, here are a few basic tips: 1) -Â Check the direction of control surfaces. 2) -Â Dual rates and/or expo will be less...
Electronics
Posted 04/16/2016
What is a Gyro?
Gyros are devices designed to stabilize an aircraft. They are typically the size of an average receiver or small ESC. Gyros are connected in between the servos and the receiver,...
Electronics
Posted 12/23/2015
How to Setup FMS or Freewing ESCs with Spektrum Radios?
When you have a Spektrum radio and are trying to setup with an FMS or Freewing ESC this is what you have to do: 1) - Create a new model...
Regulations and safety
Posted 10/02/2015
Motion RC's Position On The Safe Flying Practice Of All RC Aircraft
The Aeromodeling Hobby is a shared passion among Motion RC and our customer family. This is a rewarding hobby which promotes the history and future of aviation, craftsmanship, technology, and...
Customer service
Posted 07/01/2015
Do You Edit Customer Reviews?
The only editing we perform for our customer reviews is the filtering out of any profanity. Â We otherwise do not censor or edit the customer's wording in any way. Â We...
Customer service
Posted 05/13/2015
Is It True That Your Customer Service Agents Are All Seasoned RC Pilots?
Absolutely! In fact, the owners and most of our employees are all accomplished, seasoned RC flyers with many years of RC flying experience! Â This is why we are passionate about...
Customer service
Posted 05/13/2015
Why Can't I Find (Insert Part Here) In The Shipping Box?
It is a very common occurrence for customers to contact our customer support agents saying there are parts missing from their order. Usually it's something like a battery or propellers...
Build guides
Posted 04/29/2015
FMS 1400mm Corsair Tailwheel Replacement
The tail wheel assembly on the FMS 1400mm Corsair is removable by removing the four screws from the outside of the fuselage, then gently prying the entire assembly straight out...
Product setup
Posted 04/29/2015
How To Balance Your Propeller
The first thing you need to do for balancing your propeller is to purchase a good prop balancing tool. Â You really can't balance a prop without it. Why balance a...
Product setup
Posted 04/29/2015
Measuring Control Throws
Control throws are measured usually from the trailing edge of the control surface's neutral point when centered along the trailing edge of the wing (ailerons) or horizontal stab (elevator) or...
Electronics
Posted 04/29/2015
How To Balance Cycle Your New Battery
Cycling brand new batteries helps to increase their lifetime, achieve a closer balance between cells, and maintain a lower internal resistance. ​A typical battery cycle involves the process below. 5-10...
Tips and tricks
Posted 04/21/2015
Simple Trick To Make Your LiPo Batteries Easier To Remove
If you have a tight fitting battery or you just want an easy way to remove a battery from your plane, you can make simple battery straps using duct tape...
Tips and tricks
Posted 04/21/2015
Matching Paint Colors
Sometimes the need arises to repaint an aircraft. Perhaps you're trying a new color scheme, or most often a part has been damaged and could use a new coat of...
Tips and tricks
Posted 04/21/2015
Binding Key Extension Wire
Trying to put a Binding Plug in a Spektrum receiver after it is installed can be difficult due to lack of room to get your hand in the fuselage or...
Tips and tricks
Posted 04/21/2015
A Well Stocked Tool Box
A well stocked tool box is a necessary item for any serious RC enthusiast. Here at Motion RC, like most RC pilots we collect a large arsenal of tools which...
Customizing and upgrading
Posted 04/21/2015
Planning Performance Upgrades for Your Aircraft
The manufacturing partners we work with design their respective aircraft with components which provide the best balance between power, weight, CG balance, performance, efficiency, and flight duration. Generally, changing any...
Electronics
Posted 04/21/2015
Outrunner EDF Versus Inrunner EDF
Pilots often equate 12 bladed EDFs with more speed than 5-6 bladed EDFs, but this is not always necessarily true.The thrust output and amp draw of any EDF system will...
