Description
Book SynopsisA complete and comprehensive guide to the popular hobby of radio controlled model aircraft, written with both the beginner and the experienced modeller in mind. It covers, in a logical order, every aspect from how to enter the hobby and choose the right model, engine and how to build a basic trainer model. It is full of useful information on materials and construction techniques. A significant part of the author's instruction deals with learning to fly. He covers both the essential and the advanced manoeuvres and aerobatics, and also more specialist areas such as electric flight, gliders, autogyros and helicopters, advanced models for aerobatics, pylon racing, ducted fan powered models and turbojets. Lavishly illustrated with amusing cartoons, detailed line drawings and informative photographs, the book examines every aspect of radio modelling in a simple and straightforward manner.
Table of ContentsGetting Started. What You Need To Know. Basic Materials. Building Your Model. Finishing the Model. Radio Equipment. Connecting the Controls. Providing the Power. Electric Flight. What to Build. Building the Hi-Boy and the Cub. Preparing to get Airborne. Airborne at Last. Once You're Solo. Getting More Advanced. Gliders. Autogyros and Helicopters. Bibliography. Specialist Organisations. Glossary of Terms.
