Model Airplane News

Model Airplane News is the brand that started it all back in 1929, and it remains the trusted resource for RC aircraft enthusiasts everywhere. Written for the full spectrum of RC airplane, helicopter, and multirotor fliers—from beginners to seasoned pros—Model Airplane News entertains and informs with on-the-flight line event coverage, impressive flight techniques, detailed flight reports, DIY workshop projects, and much more.

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STRAIGHT LINES & TURNS • Take your flying skills to the next level with these tips

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“I was flying the wrong plane!” and other top crash excuses • Hard landings, unfortunate midairs, outright crashes … they happen to even the best RC pilots. The rest of us, well, let’s say we’ve all have had our share of “accidents.” When we asked for your best RC crash excuses on our Facebook page, the creativity of Model Airplane News readers didn’t disappoint. Out of over 500 submitted excuses, we picked these favorites. Here’s hoping for many more flights before you need to use one of these explanations again!