Flying Models: Rubber, CO2, Electric & Micro Radio Control - Tips & Techniques for Beginner & Expert, Book 2 [Paperback]

Don Ross (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1998

This companion to Don Ross's immensely popular Rubber Powered Model Airplanes now opens the world of Electric Power, CO 2, Micro R/C, and even Compressed Air to beginner and expert alike.

With explanations and graphics that break complex processes into simple steps, anyone can become a better than average builder, flyer, and competitor. This book will lead you from simple tools and techniques right through to "state of the art" materials that will enhance your model's appearance and increase flight time 25% to 40% or more!

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Markowski Intl; 1ST edition (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0938716549
• ISBN-13: 978-0938716549
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,015,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Flying Models" by Don Ross, December 26, 1999

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This review is from: Flying Models: Rubber, CO2, Electric & Micro Radio Control - Tips & Techniques for Beginner & Expert, Book 2 (Paperback)

This companion to Don Ross's "Rubber Powered Model Airplanes" covers updated information on flying and building rubber powered models. But best of all it now includes information related to flying the new immensely popular micro models. Micro radio control models powered by electric, CO2, as well as rubber are included in this book. Most everything needed to be successful with small model airplanes is included in this book. Everything from tools, materials and construction to flight trimming is addressed. I would highly recommend this book as well as Don's first book "Rubber Powered Model Airplanes" as two books that most any small model airplane enthusiast should have in their library.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flying Models, December 21, 2008

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Dennis E. Karoleski "I have seen things that ... (Portsmouth, NH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flying Models: Rubber, CO2, Electric & Micro Radio Control - Tips & Techniques for Beginner & Expert, Book 2 (Paperback)

Wonderful little book. Written by a master modeler for modelers in an easy to read and comprehend style. It's a really good read for anyone who has or wants to have enough skill to build and trim their own model planes. Far too many have succumbed to the dumbed down practice if buying someone else's toys these days, it seems. This book will go a long way toward correcting that deficiency.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, December 2, 2009

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Mark Vancil "Mark" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Flying Models: Rubber, CO2, Electric & Micro Radio Control - Tips & Techniques for Beginner & Expert, Book 2 (Paperback)

As a long time modeler, I'd say this is one outstanding book. Read both of Don's books for an excellent introduction to stick and tissue modeling (real modeling) and much more. Well written by a master of the craft.