A comprehensive guide to miniature electric RC airplanes, from park and backyard flyers to indoor RC.
The amazing new generation of small, affordable, lightweight electric-powered RC airplanes can be flown in parks, parking lots, your own backyard, and even in high school gyms. Bob Aberle, world-renowned electric flight expert, explains the basics in easy-to-understand terms. Wether you are a beginner or an experienced RC enthusiast, you'll find everything you need to know to get started and succeed.
The author explains the fundamentals of power systems, batteries, radio control systems and how these components all work together. Want to dig more deeply and optimize your airplane's performance? Bob explains the basic relationships between power, weight, wing loading and performance. Check out this comprehensive volume for tips on soldering to guidelines on first flight and even simple aerobatics.
128 pages full color.
