Sammy

There’s something magical about watching a scale RC plane execute a perfect hammerhead turn or snap roll against a clear blue sky. After spending over 15 years in the hobby and testing dozens of models on grass fields across the Midwest, I’ve learned that finding the right RC scale aerobatic plane can make the difference … Read more

Starting your RC airplane journey can feel overwhelming when you are staring at hundreds of options online. I remember my first flight ended with my plane stuck in a tree after 30 seconds of airborne chaos. That crash taught me something crucial: not all beginner RC airplane kits are created equal, and picking the wrong … Read more

There is something unmistakably thrilling about the sound of a real combustion engine roaring to life before takeoff. I still remember the first time I watched a giant-scale gas RC airplane climb into the sky with that distinctive two-stroke bark. It was a 30cc-powered stick plane at my local flying field, and I knew immediately … Read more

There is something magical about soaring through the sky without the constant drone of a motor. I remember my first thermal flight – watching my glider catch an invisible column of rising air and climb effortlessly while I barely touched the controls. That peaceful experience hooked me on RC gliding for life. Whether you are … Read more

I learned the hard way that stock RC shocks are the weakest link in most ready-to-run vehicles. After bending three sets of plastic shocks on my Traxxas Slash within a single weekend, I started hunting for the best RC car shock absorbers that could handle real abuse. Upgrading your shocks is one of the most … Read more

Nothing ruins a weekend RC session faster than stripping a screw because you used the wrong tool. I learned this the hard way after rounding off the head of a $12 titanium screw on my Arrma Kraton. That single mistake cost me an afternoon of driving and taught me a valuable lesson: cheap hex drivers … Read more

After spending three months testing servos across my fleet of RC vehicles, I can tell you that the stock servo is often the weakest link in your setup. Whether you are bashing an Arrma Kraton, crawling with a TRX-4, or drifting a touring car, upgrading your steering servo transforms how your vehicle responds to input. … Read more

When I first got into RC racing back in the early 2000s, stadium trucks were the gateway drug that hooked me on this hobby. There is something magical about these machines – they combine the raw speed of a buggy with the stability of a truck, making them incredibly forgiving for beginners while still thrilling … Read more

Finding the best RC competition crawlers can feel overwhelming when you’re staring at dozens of options ranging from $140 budget models to $800 premium rigs. Our team has spent the last 3 months testing 15 of the most capable competition crawlers on the market, putting each through grueling rock courses, technical gate challenges, and side-hilling … Read more

Upgrading from a brushed motor to a brushless system transformed my RC experience. The first time I installed a brushless motor in my 1/10 truck, the speed increase was shocking. I went from a tame 25 mph top speed to nearly 50 mph on the same battery pack. That single upgrade converted me to the … Read more