Featured RC Planes

Below are reviews of top RC airplanes with tips and information on building and flying all types of airplanes from trainers to aero-batics to helicopters.

The Alpha comes out of the box totally built and covered with Hangar 9 UltraCote®. Everything from the power system to radio control equipment is installed. What little assembly is left can be accomplished in minutes using the easy-to-follow manual. Once airborne, you'll be treated to the Alpha's gentle self-righting flight characteristics that make it easy to master the basics as well as recover from "sticky" situations.

The new Funtana S .40 3D ARF was designed only for Hangar 9 by one of Europe's most famous 3D pilots, Sebastiano Silvestri. Silvestri is an expert in F3A, a freestyle master and a world-class Tournament of Champions competitor that has amazed audiences all over the world. He based the Funtana S on his highly successful Katana S TOC design. The result is a budget-friendly .40-size airplane with unlimited IMAC performance. The Funtana can do it all: harriers, torque rolls, blenders, rolling circles and almost anything else you can dream up!

The Hobbyzone™ Firebird Outlaw™ RC airplane adds a new dimension to the art of Radio contol flying. Their concept of a no-experience-necessary RC airplane that includes everything you need to get flying for under $65 enables the beginner to successfully get into this wonderful hobby without spending a lot of money.

 Built for the 1931 Thompson Trophy pylon competition, the Gee Bee Z may Not have looked swift but it kept winning races and breaking airspeed records throughout the decade. Kyosho captures the Gee Bee Z's unique Golden Age charm in this high-quality, .40-size ARF. It goes together just like the original plane flew: FAST!!!

The Cox XB-28 RC plane is a ducted fan jet electric airlifter model that will give you a lot of fun flights. It is detailed after the modern passenger ject.

The Xtra Easy 2 is the ultimate trainer. It comes with everything professionally installed. It's easy to assemble and easy to fly. Includes the JR XF421EX computer radio and Evolution Trainer Power System x a natural fit. All the necessary radio programming for the Xtra Easy is already done at the factory, making it ideal for flight training.

The Silver P-51 Mustang 46 Nitro Gas RC Airplane ARF is a big, beautiful plane. With a 57.5 inch wingspan, thats almost 5 feet, this plane is truly huge. The Silver P-51 Mustang 46 Nitro Gas RC Airplane ARF comes with pre-installed retracts, trimmed and painted with fuel proof paint and decals. It also comes with a 3D transparent template to assist in Engine Installation and a hand Iron-On Covering Film. The Silver P-51 Mustang 46 Nitro Gas RC Airplane ARF is an Almost Ready to Fly plane which means it does not come with an engine or a Transmitter.

 The AT-6-46 Army Navy RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF is a plane with a 60.5 inch wingspan, thats over 5 feet, this plane is truly huge. The AT-6-46 Army Navy RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF comes with all hardware and accessories. It also includes a step-by-step, photo illustrated instruction manual. The AT-6-46 Army Navy RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF is an Almost Ready to Fly plane which means it does not come with an engine or a Transmitter. It is an easy-to-assemble ARF that delivers smooth, solid aerobatic performance with striking scale looks.

The Spitfire 60 RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF is another big model plane. With a 63 inch wingspan, thats over 5 feet. The Spitfire 60 RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF comes with all hardware and accessories and pre-installed retracts to operate in scale manner. It also comes with a pre-painted fiberglass cowling with 3D template as well as functional flaps for smoother landings. The Spitfire 60 RC Nitro Gas Airplane ARF is an Almost Ready to Fly plane which means it does not come with an engine or a Transmitter. It is an easy-to-assemble ARF that is an incredibly detailed warbird.