Remote control aircraft model making

Author: Yang Fan et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This is a book written by a young model airplane expert for future model airplane experts. Author Yang Fan is a Level 1 National Athlete, who won the national youth aviation model competition remote control aerobatics event champion twice in 1997 and 1999; in November 2004, he participated in the first China Aerial Robot Competition and won the rotorcraft team championship. With his personal experiences and rich model airplane making expertise, the author guides into the wonderful world of model airplanes, step by step, to realize their dream of flying. This book adopts a predominantly visual approach with supplementary text, showcasing the entire process of model airplane creation—from construction to adjustment to flight. Readers can use this book to comprehensively master the skills of remote control aviation model making and flying. The book features a flexible structure, omitting many chapters on basic knowledge and integrating these concepts into the construction process. The first two chapters cover basic model airplane making knowledge, while the following chapters introduce aircraft construction, adjustment, and flight operations in accordance with practical progress. The entire book follows the construction process as its main thread, explaining relevant knowledge encountered during the process. For example, when constructing wings, it introduces the concept of "lift"; when cutting wood, it shares tips for cutting; and the appendix provides purchasing methods for various aviation model equipment and additional helpful resources. Author Yang Fan won the national youth aviation model competition remote control aerobatics event (P3A-2) champion twice in 1997 and 1999 and is a Level 1 National Athlete. With his personal experiences and rich model airplane making expertise, the author guides readers into the wonderful world of model airplanes, step by step, to realize their dream of flying.