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R/C Sports Aircraft from Scratch Alex Weiss

R/C Sports Aircraft from Scratch By Alex Weiss

R/C Sports Aircraft from Scratch by Alex Weiss


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Summary

A comprehensive book which deals in detail with the design and construction of powered sports model aircraft. It covers everything from material to aerofoil selection, monoplanes to offbeat aircraft, wheel to ski size and the decision of what to build for the first flight.

R/C Sports Aircraft from Scratch Summary

R/C Sports Aircraft from Scratch by Alex Weiss

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.

About Alex Weiss

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.

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.

Additional information

GOR013997270
9781854861405
1854861409
R/C Sports Aircraft from Scratch by Alex Weiss
Used - Like New
Paperback
Special Interest Model Books
19981231
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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