Ground School
R/C Flying Basics
Always observe field protocols
Announce Runway entry
Announce Take-off
Announce Landing
Announce Fly-by
Announce dead-stick/emergency
Observe frequency control rules
Observe club rules
Observer AMA rules
Basic
Aerodynamics
We call our aircraft "Miniature aircraft" because they use the same physics,
aerodynamics, forces and controls as our full scale brethren do. So, never
let anyone say "Real Aircraft" to describe full scale and never let anyone
say we fly "Toys" . We starting this series with a look at the basic requirement
for flight - Lift. That's the stuff that fights Gravity. Now we will look
at one of the aspects of stability - Yaw
The
Modern R/C Radio Explained:
Radio Control Aviation uses leading edge technology to make the hobby
both enjoyable and safe. Pick up a Model Airplane News magazine of the
early 70's, or earlier, and check out the prices for R/C Radio systems
then. Yep, between $100 and $200 (in 1970's dollars). Today, a simple
4 channel radio is about $150. In real terms about 1/5 the price. And
so much more reliable, more features, better range and much more.
The
R/C Radio Explained, Part 1, The Superheterodyne
The
R/C Radio Explained, Part 2, AM vs. FM
The
R/C Radio Explained, Part 3, PPM vs. PCM
The
R/C Radio Explained, Part 4, The Antenna and VSWR
The
R/C Radio Explained, Part 5, Assault and Battery
The R/C Radio Explained, Part 6, "Spread Spectrum"