- Getting Started
- Which kind of airplane and radio do I need?
- The power source
- The workshop
- Basics of building
- Building your first ARF model
- Building with wood
- Covering and finishing
- Field equipment
- Learning to fly
- Basic maneuvers and areobatics
- The next step
- Prop talk
- Glossary of aviation terms
- Useful addresses and websites
- Websites
- Conversion charts
- Preflight checklist
This volume on R/C aeromodeling will ensure your success when you start out in one of the most fascinating and exciting hobbies of our time. Gerry Yarrish - an editor of Model Airplane News magazine who has a lifetime of experience in the hobby - writes specifically for the novice who wants to learn to build and fly model airplanes quickly and successfully.
You'll learn about the advantages of joining a modeling club, the types of model "trainer aircraft" from which you may choose, and how you can best meet the variety of challenges faced by all new modelers.
From equipping a workshop area and building your first plane to flying in a pattern around your local flying field - all the tricks and tips you'll need are described clearly and succinctly.
Once you've mastered your first R/C trainer, you'll be prepared to take on that next challenge, whether it is in scale competition, aerobatic flying or giant-scale aircraft or involves any of the many other special-interest areas in R/C aeromodeling.
Gerry concludes with a description of the many avenues you can follow to get the most out of this exciting hobby and sport, but be warned: it's addictive! Your life is about to change forever!
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