Model Planes

Building Model airplanes?

What do you need to build a radio-controlled model airplane from scratch? And what knowledge is required?

A knowledge of how airplanes fly is essential here. You need to establish the center of gravity, the center of lift and the center of power. The control surfaces (ailerons, rudder, elevators) have to be the right size for the anticipated size, weight and speed of the Aircraft. You need to know what kind of airfoil to use (Clark Y, RAF15, etc) to balance lift with induced drag. You also need to offset both the tail fin and the engine to counteract the torque of the prop. Aircraft are complicated things and are built for pure function, ie there’s a reason they look the way they do. The distance from the CG to the tail fin and rudder is known as “moment of inertia. The longer this distance, the less force is needed to achieve a given effect, usually expressed in ounce-inches. Same thing with the ailerons. You also need angle of attack on the wings, usually around 2 degrees and a dihedral for stability. I could type for hours and still not cover everything.

2011 Culpeper Air Fest – Radio Controlled Model Airplanes

How to Build and Fly a Radio Controlled Model Airplane (Model PT-40) $99.99 At last, a complete instructional tape, that not only takes you step by step, through the building process, but teaches you secret techniques known only to the Master Builders. Noted modeler, Bill Fries, then accompanies you to the flying field and teaches you how to make your first flight….

Dynam 6CH USB RC Flight Simulator For Heli Helicopter Airplane Glider w/ AGPtek USB 2.0 All in one card reader $29.99 This is a revolutionary new Model Flight Simulator that allows the user to fly with the same type of transmitter used for regular flight. There are only a few Transmitter and Simulator combos on the Internet and none are equivalent to the Dynam FMS Simulator Package in value. Especially without 8″AA” battery can directly work with computer. It comes with FMS software (version 8.3) and flight model…

Big Bird Fly-In Giant RC Airplanes and Jets $9.75 Recorded at the Big Bird Fly-In in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, this all new, professionally shot and edited DVD contains spectacular video of some of the BIGGEST R/C aircraft in the world and interviews with the amazing guys who love to build and fly them. Features both propeller- driven and jet turbine aircraft.DVD Bonus Features include: – Hysterical Big Bird Bloopers! – ?-scale Patriot missile lau…

- Megatech Megastealth 2 RTF Flying Wing with 3 Channel Radio – 9901 $179.99 The MegaStealth 2 takes the thrills and excitement of radio-control flight to a new dimension. The sleek aerodynamic shape easily makes the MegaStealth the most recognizable aircraft in the world today. The advanced design of this large, 48 wingspan model provides maximum maneuverability for incredible flying fun. Easily assembled in minutes without tools or glue, the MegaStealth is capable of fli…

Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter – Yellow $16.99 The brand new GYRO S107 3.5CH Mini RTF RC Helicopter comes with the greatest advancement in Helicopter Technology, a Gyro. No more crashing, no more replacing parts, the GYRO has changed the Helicopter industry completely, making this RC Helicopter super easy to fly and maneuver. Great for people of all skill levels, this bad boy features a coaxial rotor a single rear rotor for precise movement an…

Syma S109G Apache AH-64 3.5-Channels Mini Indoor Helicopter $16.99 The Syma S109G is a palm size 3-Channels Helicopter, it has a youngest brother in the Syma Apache line. The S109G has a Co-Axial structure which is specially made for first time flyers. The S109G is built with thick plastic body which always survives in crashes. The Syma S109G is equipped with a 4-in-1 receiver (Gyro, ESC, Mixer, Receiver), allows the helicopter to move in all directions. This hob…

3.5-Ch Metal Outdoor RC Helicopter S032 $34.00 Brand new s032 3.5 channel rc helicopter with gyro ready to fly kit is now available to you for best price you want….

Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter Controlled by iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and Android Devices (Orange/Blue) $249.00 The AR.Drone remote-control quadricopter is a groundbreaking device combining the best of many worlds, including modeling, video gaming, and augmented reality. The AR.Drone is remote-controlled by an iPhone and features a number of sensors, including a front camera, vertical camera, and an ultrasound altimeter. The AR.Drone can also be used in video games, such as AR.FlyingAce, a dogfight between …

Dynam 6CH 3D USB RC Flight Simulator Controller For Heli Helicopter Airplane Glider $24.05 This is a revolutionary new Model Flight Simulator that allows the user to fly with the same type of transmitter used for regular flight. There are only a few Transmitter and Simulator combos on the Internet and none are equivalent to the Dynam FMS Simulator Package in value. Especially without 8″AA” battery can directly work with computer. It comes with FMS software (version 8.3) and flight model…

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Model Airplanes, December 9, 1944 $44.99 Stevan Dohanos “Model Airplanes,” December 9, 1944 – Giclee Print

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Radio Craft: The Radio-Controlled Tank $59.99 Radio Craft: The Radio-Controlled Tank – Wall Decal

Air Age AGE2025 Getting Started In RC Airplanes $37.82 Your questions are answered in this the most comprehensive uptodate book on R/C building and flying techniques. Getting Started In Radio Control Airplanes takes you step by step through: the basics of choosing and building your first model covering and finishing it understanding glow engines and making your model go flighttraining basics your first ARF prop talk and much much more