The flightbox reference guide for basic and sport RC aerobatics. Features flight instructions for the stall turn, Cuban-8, snap roll, shark's tooth, outside loop & more.
Rolls, loops, knife-edge flight ... - Aerobatics is a fascinating model sport! From the contents: Should it be a prototypical replica, an ARF model, a homebuilt or even a competition machine? How to handle the technology, how to optimize the propulsion and which remote control components are best suited? These and many other basic questions are answered by the author Lothar Beyer from his decades of aerobatic experience. And once the technical aspects have been clarified and the transmitter has been programmed for aerobatics, the training can begin. The various groups of aerobatic maneuvers – from turn maneuvers to roll maneuvers, loops, and maneuver combinations to spins - are described in detail. Many hints and over 130 illustrations help to understand and practice the complex matter of aerobatics. Anyone who has already mastered an aileron model and is now looking for further know-how will find the way to becoming a successful aerobatic pilot with this book.
A compilation of Dave Patricks highly respected Aerobatics Made Easy columns from Model Airplane News. Covers everything from basic flying techniques and the fundamentals of aerobatics to tips on complex maneuvers.
Enjoy the aerobatics experience with this complete guide from national champions who tell you not only how to perform the maneuvers, but why the airplane behaves as it does.
A comprehensive guide to designing radio control model airplanes. Andy Lennon presents a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the intriguing world of model aerodynamics. Whatever your modeling background, this book will be a valuable reference source in your R/C library and will never be outdated. Fully illustrated.
Your first solo flight with an R/C model is an experience of great achievement and pleasure. Getting to this stage depends on avoiding many pitfalls and problems. Basic Radio Control Flying takes the fledgling R/C pilot through the theories of flight and the practicalities of selecting the model, preparing it for flight, through a training course of flying exercises to the magic solo stage.