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A comprehensive guide dealing in detail with every imaginable aspect associated with the design, modification and construction of radio-controlled sports model aircraft powered by internal combustion or electric motors. The text helps the modeller who has built one or two kit model aircraft to progress from simple modifications to the creation of unique designs. The author deals with basic materials, essential aerodynamic considerations, the various constructional methods, the wide range of model configurations and size as well as a broad choice of power plants. The book finishes with tips on drawing plans, getting them published and safely completing the early test flights.

Table of Contents
Avoiding Maths. Getting Going. Choosing a Configuration. Suitable Size. Providing Power. Defeating Drag. Lots of Lovely Lift. Control Characteristics. Making the Most of Materials. Airframe Alternatives. Control Configurations. Final Finishing Off. Drawing the Design. First Flight. Glossary.

R/C Sports Aircraft from Scratch

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    A Paperback / softback by Alex Weiss

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      Publisher: Special Interest Model Books
      Publication Date: 31/12/1998
      ISBN13: 9781854861405, 978-1854861405
      ISBN10: 1854861409
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A comprehensive guide dealing in detail with every imaginable aspect associated with the design, modification and construction of radio-controlled sports model aircraft powered by internal combustion or electric motors. The text helps the modeller who has built one or two kit model aircraft to progress from simple modifications to the creation of unique designs. The author deals with basic materials, essential aerodynamic considerations, the various constructional methods, the wide range of model configurations and size as well as a broad choice of power plants. The book finishes with tips on drawing plans, getting them published and safely completing the early test flights.

      Table of Contents
      Avoiding Maths. Getting Going. Choosing a Configuration. Suitable Size. Providing Power. Defeating Drag. Lots of Lovely Lift. Control Characteristics. Making the Most of Materials. Airframe Alternatives. Control Configurations. Final Finishing Off. Drawing the Design. First Flight. Glossary.

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