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….

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…

Watt’s Up RC Watt Meter & Power Analyzer WU100 Version 2 — SALE! $56.95 # Specifications: # Voltage 0-60 V, resolution 0.01 V. That’s a 14 cell series li-poly pack! # Current 0-100 A peak, 50 A continuous, resolution 0.01 A # Charge 0-65 Ah, resolution 0.001 Ah. That’s ~32 Amps for two hours! # Power 0-6500 W, resolution 0.1 W. That’s ~8.7 Horsepower! # Energy 0-6500 Wh, resolution 0.1 Wh. # Operates from 4.0-60 V, 0 V with optional receiver battery pack # 16 x 2 STN…

Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter Controlled by iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and Android Devices (Orange/Blue) $280.00 Parrot AR.Drone lets you see what the pilot sees. With its built-in Wi-Fi system, you can control the Parrot AR.Drone using the built-in accelerometer in your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad device, as well as Android-based phones and tablets. On-board cameras (one forward facing, one facing down) let you see in real time what the pilot sees as you complete complex flight maneuvers. Augmented reality …

Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter Controlled by iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and Android Devices (Orange/Green) $299.99 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 …

- 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…

Learn To Fly Electric RC Aircraft Today $4.79 So you’ve always wanted to fly electric powered radio controlled (RC) aircraft, but don’t know how to get started? In a few moments here, you can begin exploring this hugely popular segment of the RC hobby and join the thousands of people who find remote control electric powered aircraft as a joyful family (or solo) fun activity.Devoted to electric powered model RC airplanes, this booklet pull…

Getting Started in Radio Control Airplanes: The Complete Beginner’s Guide: The Complete Beginner’s Guide $16.93 This is a 120 Page Getting Started in Radio Control Airplanes Book from Air Age Inc. Starting any new hobby involves taking that first unsure step. This bookby Gerry Yarrish, editor of Model Airplane News magazine, will smooth your pathinto R/C and give you a solid foundation on which to build a rewarding andenjoyable pastime.FEATURES: Softcover 120 page book Extensive black and white photographs…

RCadvisor’s Model Airplane Design Made Easy: The Simple Guide to Designing R/C Model Aircraft or Build Your Own Radio Control Flying Model Plane $16.50 Build and fly your very own model airplane design. Using clear explanations, you will learn about important design trade-offs and how to choose among them. The latest research and techniques are discussed using easy to understand language. You will discover: The special challenges faced by the smaller models and how to overcome them. How to choose the right material for each part of the airpla…

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