RC Hobby Blogs

The CNHL AviNationRC Horten Ho 229 is not just an unusual flying-wing subject with WWII roots. It is a compact twin-EDF RC plane that feels faster, sharper, and more substantial in the air than its small size first suggests. This review looks at what makes the Ho 229 interesting beyond its outline, how it behaves in real flying conditions, who it suits best, and why its 3S and 4S battery options create two very different ownership paths.

The SEQURE SQFPV Rison5 is not just another 5-inch FPV quad with a stronger battery option. Its real appeal comes from the way a light racing frame, fixed high camera angle, 6S/8S power system, and XT60 battery setup work together. This review looks at where the Rison5 makes sense, why 8S 1300mAh is the most practical CNHL battery direction, and why 6S still remains the easier choice for many FPV pilots.

A practical guide to combat robot power systems, covering LiPo batteries, motors, ESCs, connectors, charging, battery mounting, and safety for antweight, beetleweight, and battle bot-style builds.

This guide explains the Deans / T Plug connector in practical RC terms. It covers where T-Plug still works well, where it starts to feel outdated, and how RC users should think about adapters, rewiring, and higher-current alternatives like XT60, XT90, and EC5.

How long can you leave a battery fully charged? You probably know that leaving your batteries fully charged at 4.2 volts per cell is bad for them, but what if you charge your batteries up the day before you're about to go fly,...

The E-flite Habu SS 50mm EDF V2 brings the popular compact Habu 50mm platform back with a stronger 3S/4S-capable power system, improved airframe stiffness, a larger rudder, and updated BNF Basic electronics. This review looks at where the V2 really improves, how 3S and 4S setups change the flying feel, why shorty batteries may help with the tight battery bay, and what pilots should know before choosing it as a first EDF jet.

The Losi 5IVE TE 3.0 brings the famous 5IVE T platform into the 12S electric era. This review looks at its fifth-scale size, gas-versus-electric debate, 8S vs 12S performance, battery setup, handling, price, and whether this huge electric desert truck makes sense for real RC owners.

The Kyosho Inferno MP11e is not just an electric version of the MP11 nitro buggy. It keeps the proven front and rear race geometry, then rebuilds the center of the chassis around split 2S battery placement, electric weight distribution, centerline drivetrain efficiency, and race-day tuning. This review looks at why the MP11e matters, who should consider it, and what racers should know before building one.

The Hangar 9 Valiant 20cc EP PNP brings the Valiant platform into a practical 86.5-inch wood-built format, combining giant-scale presence, easier transport, bolt-together assembly, functional flaps, and 4S–6S electric power flexibility. This review looks at why the size, construction, visibility, battery range, and sport-STOL flying character make it one of the more interesting high-wing releases for intermediate and advanced pilots.