Articles by Hobbyking

Articles by Hobbyking

How to Stop Your Propeller Falling Off in Flight
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How to Stop Your Propeller Falling Off in Flight

How to Stop Your Propeller Falling Off in Flight

Losing a propeller in flight is a nightmare situation. If you intend to fly another day you’ve got to think quick because you only get one go at it.

Everything You Need to Know About Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)
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Everything You Need to Know About Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)

Everything You Need to Know About Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)

We take the humble speed controller for granted but it hasn’t always been this easy.

Assembling an EDF Jet
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Assembling an EDF Jet

Assembling an EDF Jet

Let’s talk about Jets – EDF jets.

Hobbyists are spoilt for choice when it’s comes to EDF jets. Just about every manufacturer has a gorgeous temptation to tease the Benjamins from your wallet.

How Do You Land an RC Plane?
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How Do You Land an RC Plane?

How Do You Land an RC Plane?

They say, taking off is optional but landings are mandatory. The more landings you do the better you’ll become at it, as practice makes perfect.

How to Setup Servos and Control Horns
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How to Setup Servos and Control Horns

How to Setup Servos and Control Horns

Servos and control horns have a major effect on the way an aircraft will fly. If not setup correctly they will have an adverse effect on flight and this is something we can avoid. In this article we discuss how to setup servos and control horns.

Model Aircraft Maintenance
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Model Aircraft Maintenance

Model Aircraft Maintenance

Model RC Aircraft are subject to punishing extremes that take a toll on the components and the airframe.

How to Fix Loose Magnets in Brushless Motors
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How to Fix Loose Magnets in Brushless Motors

How to Fix Loose Magnets in Brushless Motors

Brushless motors in your car or plane take a pretty hard beating and it’s not uncommon to see a motor throw a magnet.

Understanding LIPO Battery C Ratings
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Understanding LIPO Battery C Ratings

Understanding LIPO Battery C Ratings

Have you ever wondered about the authenticity of the C rating applied to your shiny new battery pack?

Adding LEDs to your model
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Adding LEDs to your model

Adding LEDs to your model

Adding LEDs and lights to a model is very popular modification and is one of the easiest changes to make.

How to Balance a Prop
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How to Balance a Prop

How to Balance a Prop

Balancing a prop is one of the most important things when building a multicopter or a plane.

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