
Building and Flying Radio Controlled Aircraft
David Boddington(Author)
Special Interest Model Books (Publisher)
Published on 3. November 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-1-85486-239-6 (ISBN)
Description
Over the past decade the developments in the technology of radio control equipment and model aircraft have been tremendous. Because of these advances there is now an even greater need for the enthusiast to be guided through the essential stages of selecting models and state-of-the-art equipment plus construction of, and flying, the aircraft. With this completely updated edition of his bestselling book, David Boddington encourages and instructs both the novice and the experienced aeromodeller. He puts all his immense experience - which includes creating and flying scale models for numerous television series and film projects - at the disposal of all radio control aircraft enthusiasts. The beginner to this hobby will benefit from the information contained in these well-illustrated pages, but the more advanced modeller will also gain from the contents because there is a wealth of author's practical experience and those of fellow modellers within the book.
In logical sequence, it deals with the types of model and radio control systems available, the materials and tools required for building, constructional techniques, engines and electric motors and the basics of learning to fly the model aircraft.
In logical sequence, it deals with the types of model and radio control systems available, the materials and tools required for building, constructional techniques, engines and electric motors and the basics of learning to fly the model aircraft.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Fox Chapel Publishers International
Illustrations
179 black and white photographs; 81 line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85486-239-6 (9781854862396)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
David Boddington
Building and Flying Radio Controlled Model Aircraft
Book
12/1998
3rd Edition
Special Interest Model Books
€38.54
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Person
David Boddington had a world-wide reputation as a journalist and author, model designer builder and expert radio control model flyer. His experience in this field ranged from editing modelling magazines, creating and flying models for television series and films, full-size flying activities and the designer of over 500 model aircraft.
Content
Radio Control Equipment. The Trainer. Workshop Tools. Materials. Construction. Basic Aerodynamics. Installation of Hinges, Linkages and R/C Equipment. Covering Methods and Finishes. Radio Control Engines and Ancillaries. Electric Flight. ARTFs. First Flights. Safety. Field Equipment. Model Selection. Small Field Flying. Gliders. Fun Flying. Floats and Skis. Ducted Fans and Gas Turbine Models. Mini-Models. Large Models. Helicopters and Autogyros. Maintenance. Onwards and Upwards.