RC Airplane Links and Resources
These are RC organizations, clubs, shops, plan sources, manufacturers, and other resources we have found useful. Some are places we have dealt with ourselves; others are included because they fill a useful corner of the hobby. If you know a resource that belongs here, send it to ron@rcplanelab.com.
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 Monticello 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.
The company carries on the piston-ring work many modelers knew from Frank Bowman, with Bjorn trained to produce the same kind of small and vintage engine rings.
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 Finnish 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’s 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