Welcome to Hooked On RC Airplanes!

Hello, My name is Matt and I'm hooked on RC airplanes...

If you've ever flown a radio controlled airplane you know exactly how it feels. There's no known cure for this addiction, but the good news is that you're not alone!

I am constantly learning new and exciting things about different aspects of the hobby. I've built this website to share my knowledge and passion with you. Whether you're brand new to flying RC or you're a seasoned pilot, you'll find a lot of good information here.

For some of us, the best part of the hobby is building model aircraft. Many go to great lengths perfecting every fine detail of their scale models from the instruments in the cockpit down to the accurate placement of every rivet!

Some of us pour our heart and soul into perfecting our aerobatic skills for competing in giant scale IMAC competions, precision aerobatic pattern flying contests, or sharpening our skills for showing off our amazing gravity defying 3D maneuvers.

Some folks are experts at setting up electric powered planes, others insist upon internal combustion engines, and a some modelers even fly real turbine powered jet engines!

You will find that this site does an excellent job of covering the basics of radio controlled flight and will introduce you to most every aspect of this most rewarding and awesome pastime we share.

If you're new to the hobby or just curious to see what flying RC airplanes is all about, I suggest starting with the Getting Started link. Here you will find answers to most all of the basic questions in regards to beginner planes, radio selection, and where to get assistance from experienced RC pilots in your area. And please, do get help from and experienced pilot for your first few flights. Trust me on ths one ;0)

Most importantly... be safe, have fun, and share your passion for the hobby!

How to Fly RC Planes The Smart Way! Everything you need to know for Learning How to fly RC planes Successfully!

Popular RC Trainer Planes - Find the best one for you! Choosing RC Trainer Planes can be a daunting task. This overview of the most popular trainers will help you with making your decision.

RC Airplane Radio Systems - Choosing the best one! Explanation of an RC airplane radio system. Description of components, functions, terminology, number of channels, frequency modulations, and features.

RC Flight Simulator An RC flight simulator will have you flying along side the seasoned pilots in no time!

Model Airplane Magazines Model Airplane Magazines not only keep us up-to-date, they give us that "fix" we need to keep us going until we get the chance to fly again!

Have question about RC airplanes? This is the place to ask any questions you may have about RC Airplanes. Don't be shy, you'd be surprised at how eager fellow RC'ers are to help.

E-Flite Airplanes - Leading the Way for Electric Flight E-Flite Airplanes are easy-to-assembly high quality electric powered aircraft with readily available spare parts.

ParkZone Airplanes - When you just want to fly ParkZone airplanes range from indoor mini flyers to scale warbirds, and even extreme speeds jets! The best part is that they come ready to fly out of the box and are very affordable!

Hobby Zone RC Airplanes - Perfect for learning to fly! Hobby Zone RC airplanes are perfect for learning to fly RC, dropping bombs, night flying, and even aerial combat!

RC Engines Gasonline vs nitro-powered RC engines with information regarding propeller selection and engine installation.

Understanding Electric RC Airplanes What you need to know about Electric RC airplanes including explanations of each component.

Fundamentals of LiPo Battery Packs! All you ever wanted too know about LiPo battery packs and how to use them safely.

Nitro Engine Tuning Tips for Your RC Airplane! Nitro engine tuning tips for getting the best performance and longest life out of your engine.

Brushless RC Motors for Radio Controlled Airplanes Brushless RC Motors have taken our hobby to the next level! Find out what they are and how they work! Also learn the difference between outrunner and inrunner brushless motors.

Model Airplane Propellers - Choosing the Right One Model airplane propellers .How to select the best prop for your airplane and flying style.

Types of RC Airplanes in all Shapes and Sizes! Of the many types of RC airplanes available, find out what interests you the most!

RC Gliders RC gliders provide more than just an economical way of learning to fly RC, they are arguably the most addicting type of RC airplane!

Park Flyers - Safe and Affordable Park Flyers are the safe, affordable, and convenient way to fly!

RC Sport Airplanes - You know, the fun kind! Sport Airplanes are the type of airplanes flown for fun as oppposed to competition. Stop by and show off YOUR favorite airplane!

Ultra Micro RC Airplanes - Tiny Airplanes with Full Scale Aerobatics! Ultra Micro RC Airplanes are a game changer for the hobby!

Mini RC Airplanes - Extreme performance anywhere any time! Mini RC airplanes allow you to get your fly'n fix any time any place!

Scale RC Airplanes - They look like the REAL ones! Scale RC Airplanes are replicas of full-scale airplanes. They range in size from tiny enough to fly inside to practically large enough to ride in!

RC Pattern Planes - What makes them so special? F3A Pattern Planes? Find out what they are, where to get the best ones, and which ones make good entry level precision aerobatic planes.

Radio Controlled Amphibious Airplanes Amphibious airplanes can turn any pond, lake, or river into a flying field!

Looking for Cheap RC Airplanes? Good quality Cheap RC airplanes are out there. Let me help you find them!

Building Radio Controlled Airplanes Building radio controlled airplanes is almost as fun as flying them! Whether it's building from scratch, building a kit, or assembling an ARF, watching your creation lift off the ground into the heavens is a very satisfying feeling!

Radio Controlled Airplane Kits Make Building Easy Radio controlled airplane kits make it possible for a complete beginner to build their very own bird from the ground up. Stop by to see how easy it really is!

RC Aerobatics - Pattern, Scale, and 3D! Learn the different types of RC Aerobatics and how to get started.

How to Perform Aerobatic Maneuvers - Step by Step Videos and Animations Learn Aerobatic Maneuvers with the help of step-by-step videos moderated by an expert pilot!

Precision Aerobatics - What is RC Airplane Pattern Flying? Flying Precision Aerobatics is a very challenging and rewarding aspect of this hobby. Find out exactly what it is and how easy it is to get involved!

Scale Aerobatics - IMAC Competitions IMAC Scale Aerobatics is one of the most popular forms of RC aerobatic competition. Find out what it is and how to get started!

RC Aerial Photography Puts YOUR Eye in the Sky! RC Aerial Photography is becoming more and more affordable as technology advances. Find out how to YOUR eye in the sky without spending a lot of money!

The UAV Drone - Our Enemy's Worse Nightmare! UAV Drone technology has evolved from primative RC airplanes of the 1940's to present day fully autonomous fighter jets!

RC Airplane Crash Video Can you top these awesome RC Airplane Crash Videos?

RC Airplane Links and Resources RC Airplane links and other cool resources related to model aviation

What would you like to see on the site? Please help me improve the site by letting me know what type of RC information you'd like to see included in the future.

RC Classifieds for Used RC Planes and Equipment RC classifieds, finding new homes for those used RC planes collecting dust!

Some Information About Me For those of you who are curious, here's a litte background on me and why I started this website.

RC Airplane Videos Do you have some awesome RC airplane videos, share them here!

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