Sometimes the best way to find out about new things is by someone else sharing what they know. Below are a list of links to RC Airplane related resources. If you have a link to share, send it to ron@rcplanelab.com to have it included below. Check back often as this list will be growing!
AMA – Academy of Model Aeronautics
Information, advocacy, and insurance for model aviators.
https://www.modelaircraft.org/
AMA local club finder
https://www.modelaircraft.org/club-finder
Eli Field
Home of the Monitcello Model Masters located in Monticello, Illinois.
Dynamic Balsa
Scale cockpits, and an amazing brick and mortar hobby shop.
RMJ Machine Worx
RMJ Machine Worx manufactures custom reproduction piston rings for small and vintage engines.
From the website:
“Many of you knew Frank Bowman as the “Ring Master”. When we purchased the business to carry on the manufacturing of quality rings we needed a new name. RMJ was decided on because Bjorn has now become Ring Master Junior. He spent many months training and learning the techniques of making the same quality rings that Bowman rings were know for around the world.”
Aerofred Plans
Free plans for the model airplane plans builder.
Outerzone Plans
Free plans for the model airplane plans builder.
AMA Plans Service
Paid plans for the model airplane plans builder.
https://plans.modelaircraft.org/
Aircraft Spruce
Materials supplier known by full-scale plane builders, Aircraft Spruce sells domestic and Finish plywood as thin as 1/64-inch that works great for modelers too.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/building_materials/bm/menus/wp/index.html
Horizon Hobby Airplanes
From beginner ready to fly models to 165″ Cubs, Horizon’s airplane selection is top notch.
https://www.horizonhobby.com/airplanes/
Spektrum
Radios, hardware, batteries, and more for beginners to advanced pilots. Spektrum is the radio choice of the RC Plane Lab guys.
https://www.horizonhobby.com/spektrum/
Tower Hobbies
Great selection of RC airplanes and completion parts.
https://www.towerhobbies.com/airplanes/
BuddyRC
Tools, fittings, and supplies for model airplanes.
Du-Bro
Tools, fittings, and supplies for model airplanes.
Sullivan Products
Tools, fittings, and supplies for model airplanes.
APC Propellers
Manufacturer and supplier of model airplane propellers.
Sig Manufacturing
Kits, ARFs, balsa, tools, and supplies for model airplanes.
Stevens Aeromodel
Laser-cut model airplane kits.
Millennium RC
Millennium RC focus is on enhancements to the GWS Slow Stick, including robust after-market fuselage fittings and built-up balsa wings.
Willy Nillies
Balsa radio control model airplanes laser cut less than 250 grams.
Red 5 Designs
Supplier of vinyl graphics.
Callie Graphics
Supplier of vinyl graphics.
RTL Fasteners
Bulk screws, bolts, nuts, etc. for the RC modeler.
RC Groups
Huge forums for anything RC related.
Flying Giants
Giant scale news and forums.
Nick Ziroli Giant Scale Plans
Giant scale plans, tools, and supplies.
https://ziroligiantscaleplans.com/
Rcats Lithium Glow Driver
Glow Driver, and other hobby accessories.
https://www.rcatsystems.com/store/lithium-glow-driver.html?page=all