
R/C Sports Aircraft from Scratch
Alex Weiss(Author)
Special Interest Model Books (Publisher)
Published on 31. December 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-85486-140-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Fox Chapel Publishers International
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85486-140-5 (9781854861405)
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Person
Alex Weiss has been aeromodelling for half a century and has built more than fifty radio-controlled models of which 28 were original designs and 14 were published in RCM&E or Radio Modeller magazines. As well as monoplanes and a biplane, the list includes an autogyro, canards and deltas. He has also written magazine articles on subjects as diverse as four stroke engines and flutter. The author first went solo in a Chipmunk with his University Air Squadron at Tangmere and his early adult life was spent as an RAF pilot, flying Jet Provosts, Vampires and Hunters, including three years as a qualified flying instructor. Much of his professional experience has been dedicated to the complex subject of teaching people to fly radio controlled models.
Content
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.