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HobbyZone RC Planes: Complete Brand Guide & Model Lineup (2026)
HobbyZone's 2026 lineup explained: the AeroScout S 2, Carbon Cub S 2, Apprentice STOL S 700 and the micro trainers, plus which legacy models are discontinued.
E-flite RC Planes: Complete Brand Guide & Model Lineup (2026)
The real 2026 E-flite lineup, sorted by skill level and airframe: trainers, UMX jets, warbirds, Timber and Carbon-Z, plus BNF vs PNP and legacy models.
HobbyZone AeroScout S 2 1.1m Review (2026): Pusher-Prop Trainer
AeroScout S 2 review: the 1.1m pusher-prop trainer from HobbyZone. What each box includes, current specs, nose-gear durability and who should buy it in 2026.
E-flite Timber X 1.2m Review: STOL Meets 3D
E-flite's Timber X 1.2m blends bush-plane STOL hardware with genuine 3D control authority. Here's how the BNF, PNP and Night versions really compare in 2026.
E-flite Valiant 1.3m: A Foam Taildragger Bridge to Giant Scale
The Valiant 1.3m is a 53-inch foam taildragger with flaps, built as a downsized Hangar 9 Valiant. It is discontinued now, so here is what to know before buying one used.
VolantexRC Sport Cub 500: What to Know Before You Buy
The Sport Cub 500 is a 500 mm, four-channel EPP trainer with a 6-axis gyro. Here is what the maker says, how the model numbers differ, and what to check before you order.
E-flite Extra 300 3D 1.3m: Used-Market Guide and Its Successor
The Extra 300 3D 1.3m is discontinued, so this guide covers the versions, the manual's set-up values, what to inspect on a used one, and the Extra 330 SC that replaced it.
HobbyZone Sport Cub S 2: Which Version to Buy and What to Expect
The Sport Cub S 2 is a 617 mm indoor-capable SAFE trainer sold in more than one version. Here is how the versions differ and what the manual says about flying it.
Hangar 9 RC Planes: A Buyer's Guide to the ARF and PNP Lineup
Hangar 9 sells built-up balsa ARFs and a few PNP models, not foam trainers. Here is what each current model includes, what you still have to buy, and who it suits.
VolantexRC RC Planes: A Buyer's Guide to the Lineup
VolantexRC sells pocket trainers, 400 mm warbirds, 500 mm brushless models and big PNP gliders. Here is how the lines differ and which one fits which pilot.
RC Pattern and Aerobatic Planes: Precision Beyond 3D
Pattern is judged on geometry, not hovering. This researched guide covers how people start in pattern, the FAI F3A size and weight box, and the airframes on the ladder, with a candid note on what is actually available.
FMS RC Planes: Brand Guide and Current Model Lineup
FMS makes foam trainers, warbirds, EDF jets and scale civil planes, mostly sold as PNP. This guide goes through the models a US distributor lists, what each one needs, and what Reflex V3 is.
Best RC Biplanes: From Micro Waco to Giant-Scale Pitts
Two wings look gentle and fly like a handful. This guide groups current and recent RC biplanes by size and lays out what the manuals say about power, balance, skill level and what you still need to buy.
E-flite Apprentice STOL: What It Is and Which Apprentice to Buy
Searching for an E-flite Apprentice STOL leads to two different Horizon Hobby trainers. This guide sorts out the names, the specs, the manual limits and which one fits which pilot.
RC Planes for Intermediate Pilots: Step Up After Your Trainer
The planes between a trainer and a warbird each take away one kind of forgiveness. This researched ladder shows what each step asks of you, with maker specs, manual setup numbers and current availability.
Best RC STOL Bush Planes: Big Tires for Rough Fields
STOL bush planes are built to leave and land in short spaces. This guide groups the current Timber, Cub and other bush models by size and lays out what the manuals actually say about flaps, balance, batteries and flying sites.
RC Plane Yak-54 and Yak-55: Foam, Balsa and Giant-Scale Models
Yak-54 and Yak-55 are names used across foam park flyers, balsa ARFs and giant-scale gas models. This guide explains the real aircraft behind them and compares the RC versions by documented specs.
RC Plane 3D Aerobatics: Models, Setup and a Learning Path
3D flying needs a different airplane and a different way of learning. This guide covers the power guidelines, the learning order pilots recommend, and verified specs for eight 3D models from indoor foamies to balsa precision and giant-scale.
Rage RC Micro Warbirds: Buyer's Guide for New Pilots
Rage RC sells 400mm RTF micro warbirds with PASS stabilization and a 500mm brushless step-up. This guide uses Rage's own manual and published specs to show what is in the box, how PASS works and what to budget for.
RC Cub Planes: J-3, Carbon Cub and Cessna Options
Cubs and Cessnas are the classic high-wing trainers and bush planes. This buyer's guide sorts what is in stock now by size, using maker specifications and manuals.
Micro RC Planes: Indoor and Park Flyer Options
Micro RC planes range from a 25 g indoor slow flyer to a 639 g park trainer. This guide sorts them by flying space using manufacturer specifications, radio requirements and stock.
Twin-Engine RC Planes: Prop and EDF Twins Compared
Twins add scale presence and new things to manage. This buyer's guide covers prop and EDF twins in stock now, using maker specs and manuals, plus what engine-out means and what the manuals actually say.
E-flite ICON A5 1.3m: Specs, Status and Alternatives
The E-flite ICON A5 1.3m is discontinued at Horizon. This guide gives the maker's specifications, water-flying cautions from Horizon manuals and the float-capable airplanes that are still in stock.
RC F-22 Raptor Planes: Every Model Compared
A researched buyer's guide to RC F-22 Raptors, from a 27 in twin-fan jet to the 90 mm flagship and the toy gliders that only look the part, with availability as of 8 October 2026.
RC A-10 Warthog Planes: Every Model and Kit Compared
A researched buyer's guide to every RC A-10 Thunderbolt II, from a 562 mm micro to a 1.7 m twin-80mm foam jet, sorted by skill level, size and availability as of 8 October 2026.
Best Giant-Scale RC Planes: Electric, Gas and Kit Picks
Giant-scale planes reward planning more than any other part of the hobby. This researched guide sorts the models that are in stock from those that are backordered or gone, with the maker specs, power options and rules that matter.
Best FPV RC Planes: A Fixed-Wing Buyer's Guide
A researched buyer's guide to fixed-wing FPV: what the plane, video link, radio and flight controller each need to do, which models were actually on sale on 8 October 2026, and the FAA and FCC rules that apply.
Best RC Warbirds: Micro, 1.2m and Large-Scale Picks
WW2 warbirds range from 62-gram micros to giant balsa ARFs. This buyer's guide sorts what is actually in stock by size and skill, using maker specifications and manuals.
RC Warbird Guide: WW2 Scale Planes That Are In Stock
Foam warbirds are second or third airplanes, and the catalog has changed a lot. This researched guide sorts the E-flite, Dynam and FMS warbirds that are available now from those that are discontinued, with maker specs and setup notes.
Best RC Trainer Planes: A Researched Buyer's Guide
Picking a first RC plane is mostly about space, support and stability tech. This guide compares real trainers using maker specifications, explains SAFE modes and build states, and flags what is in stock.
Best RC Planes for Beginners: What to Buy for Where You Fly
The right first RC plane depends on your wind, your space and whether a club is nearby. Here are the current options by situation, what each box contains, and the US rules every recreational flyer needs to know.
Best RC Gliders: Powered, Slope and Hand-Launch Picks
RC gliders range from 45-gram indoor floaters to 2.6 m scale sailplanes. This researched guide sorts what is in stock now from what has quietly left the catalog, and matches each model to a launch style and skill level.
VTOL RC Planes: Tilt-Rotor, Tail-Sitter and Quadplane Options
VTOL RC planes hover, then pitch into forward flight. This guide explains the three architectures, checks every E-flite VTOL against Horizon's listings, and covers the HEEWING and ArduPilot route.
Best Entry-Level RC Planes for First-Time Pilots
Entry-level RC planes range from true first trainers to low-wing warbirds. This guide compares four ready-to-fly Volantex models using the maker's own specs and explains what to check before you buy.
Best RC Jets: EDF and Turbine Picks by Skill Level
RC jets split into electric ducted-fan models and turbines. This guide sorts what is in stock by fan size and skill level, using maker specifications, manuals and AMA turbine rules.
RC Airliner Models: Scale EDF Airliners You Can Actually Buy
Searching for an RC 747 or A380 turns up plenty of toys and half-remembered specs. This guide sticks to scale airliners with confirmed maker documentation, and tells you what to fly before you try one.