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Diy RC Airplanes From Scratch
$19.50/Each
Part# 13-12725
MFR Model# 9780071810043
MFR Model# 9780071810043
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Overview
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A complete, step-by-step guide to building an affordable remote-controlled airplane--in an afternoon! Most people would assume that building an R/C airplane from scratch would be difficult to impossible, very expensive, and likely to take weeks. But they would be wrong on all counts! DIY RC Airplanes from Scratch demonstrates how to build a 41-inch delta wing made of housing foam, coroplast, coat hangers, and a powerful little electric motor that moves the 16-oz airframe with authority in typical gusty urban flying conditions. It can be built in an afternoon, and the parts (including radio) can be had for less than a hundred dollars. The foundational aircraft described in the book is called "The Towel," a name the author came up with when he had crashed the first one so many times it looked like a crumpled bath towel – yet kept on flying! The flyer is an excellent rapid prototyping platform that can evolve in any direction – including illuminated night flyers, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), and flying video cameras. |
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
Features
- Step-by-step, illustrated instructions for building a flying airplane for less than $100 and a day of work
- Guidelines for flying, repairing, and customizing an R/C flyer
- Technical and how-to information for creation of completely novel designs by the user—a hacker's guide to making flying objects!
- Example projects that show how to explore night flying, making aerial videos, and various artistic expressions
- The Towel is a child-friendly design that can work in science classroom settings
- Contains best practices, sources, and workarounds for RC aircraft
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Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.