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Building and Flying Radio Control Model Aircraft (Radio Control Handbooks)

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I was disappointed with this book. I haven't read it cover to cover, but the chapters I have read leave something to be desired. The two most obvious deficiencies are that it is a re-write of a very old book, and that's it written for a British audience.

I was mystified by constant references to "obechi" wood and "dura" metal, until I read that obechi was used as a substitute for balsa during WW2, andt is rarely used today. So why does he keep talking about it?

British sports car enthusiasts may deduce that "dura" is slang for "duraluminum", an aluminum alloy used in MG brake cylinders, etc. But the author never tells you this. I reckon we just call it ALUMINUM here in the States.

Some of the pictures (the ones I needed most) are too dark and muddy to see anything (wire landing gear). I could find no information on "how to fly" an R/C airplane.

Don't get me wrong, there's lots of information in this book, but you'll definitely need to buy a modern book, written for your own continent, as well.

The book gives an introduction into many aspects of the RC flying. Building, Radio-set-up and flying. It also covers different kind of models, from gliders to scale. It focuses perhaps more on building and model-otions than on flying.

If you want to fly aerobatics (who wouldn't!), you may turn to what is written about full-scale aerobatics. There are some other excellent books available on the marked.

Even though it may offer some tips to the advanced modeller, I would primarily recommend it to the beginner. However, it will be the perfect gift to novice flying-friends.

If you are new in this hobby, the book gives you great tips on how to get started.