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With this completely updated edition the advances, developments and technology of radio control equipment and model aircraft are addressed in this book. It's an informative book dealing with the types of models and radio control systems available, the materials and tools required for the building and installation plus the basics of learning to fly aircraft. Included are scale model aeroplanes, helicopters, sailplanes, autogyros, seaplanes and general sport and fun flying.
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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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. But if you want to fly aerobatics (who wouldn't!), you may turn to what is written about full-scale aerobatics. There are some 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.
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If your Grandad prefers books to websites then this is the book for him. Plainly written in words even a girl can understand it has given Grandad lots of new ideas.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Disappointing, even though comprehensive
30 Jun 2003
Format:Paperback
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.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Great book that offers an excellent overview on RC modelling
24 April 2001
Format:Paperback
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.
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