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Flying Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft [Paperback]

Colin Bedson (Author)
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Flying Radio-Controlled August 1, 2007

Flying radio-controlled model aircraft is one of the most enjoyable and absorbing hobbies that there is. It combines the fun of building and maintaining a real miniature aircraft with the challenge of flying it just like the real thing, and keeping the appropriate distance between the aircraft and the ground at all times!  But the early stages of the hobby can be a steep learning curve, and it is all too easy to be put off by early mishaps. This book explains the principles of model flight in an easy-to-read text. It is a flight manual for any pilot of a fixed-wing model aircraft and includes details of internal combustion and electric-powered flight. It gives all the information required to become a successful pilot in the shortest possible time.

 

 


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About the Author

Colin Bedson has been flying radio-controlled aircraft for some years. Previously a resident of Leicestershire, England, he now lives and works in Spain.

 

 


Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Crowood (August 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1861269153
  • ISBN-13: 978-1861269157
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good first primer, June 19, 2008
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The intent of this book is to augment the official training of a club instructor pilot. For that purpose it succeeds rather well. It is a small, short book that covers the basics of both nitro and electric models. It covers basic flight, including takeoffs and landings, and of course safety.

If you are learning on your own it is not a bad book to pick up but you will need to find a lot more information elsewhere.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Flying RC Model Aircraft, May 19, 2010
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This book is excellent -- concise, well illustrated, and obviously written by someone with a lot of experience in both flying and teaching others. Great book for beginners, or even those who are contemplating learning to fly RC.
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4.0 out of 5 stars caution is the word!, February 25, 2011
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Flying an R/C aircraft for the first time can be likened to learning to drive a motorcar and if you want to minimise the risk of destroying your hard-earned investment in a few seconds then it's wise to learn as much as possible beforehand. This book provided what I wanted to know so I give it a 4 star rating
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Once you have gathered together all the essential components of your flight training kit and worked out what they all do, and recognized and accepted your responsibilities, it is time to look at how everything works, especially your model. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
glow motor, glow engine, aileron moves, left aileron, right aileron, glow plug, flying field, right stick
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