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    Basics of Model Aircraft Design

    1 Airfoil Selection
    2 Understanding Airfoils
    3 Understanding Aerodynamic Formulas
    4 Wing Loading Design
    5 Wing Design
    6 CG Location and the Balancing Act
    7 Horizontal Tail Design
    8 Horizontal Tail Incidence and Downwash Estimating
    9 Vertical Tail Design and Spiral Stability
    10 Roll Control Design
    11 Weight Distribution in Design
    12 Improve Performance by Reducing Drag
    13 Stressed-Skin Design and Weight Estimating
    14 Design for Flaps
    15 NASA "Safe Wing"
    16 Landing-Gear Design
    17 Ducted-Cowl Design
    18 Propeller Selection and Estimating Level Flight Speeds
    19 Design for Aerobatics
    20 High-Lift Devices and Drag Reduction
    21 Centrifugal Force and Maneuverability
    22 Canards, Tandem-Wing and Three-Surface Design
    23 Tailless Airplane Design
    24 Hull and float Design
    25 Basic Proportions for R/C Aircraft Design
    26 Construction Designs

    PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR BUILDING BETTER MODELS

    CHOOSING AIRFOILS
    WING LOADING
    CG LOCATION
    BASIC PROPORTIONS
    AEROBATIC DESIGN

    Have you considered customizing one of your models to enhance its performance? or designing your own R/C model airplane? If you have, this book contains a gold mine of practical guidance, hints and tips that will guarantee your scratch-building and model-customizing success. From aerodynamics to structures and control surfaces, Andy Lennon offers practical solutions and an understanding of why they work.

    Which type of airfoil should be used? How should the weight and balance be calculated? How can a plane be designed so it will be stable and have very little drag? Should flaps be incorporated, and are they beneficial in reducing landing speeds? With several decades of designing and flying successful model aircraft, Andy answers these questions and many more in a practical, concise way that will help you with nearly any project currently on your workbench.

    Andy's book presents a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the intriguing world of model aerodynamics. It's jam-packed with graphs and charts that are easy to understand and extremely helpful to the new or seasoned designer. Airfoil selection, the all-important wing-loading calculation and finding the proper CG location are just some of the topics to be found in the opening chapters.

    Learn how to design efficient horizontal and vertical tails, determine horizontal tail incidence and estimate the downwash that affects that incidence. Andy explains why these estimates are necessary and tells how to do it. Reducing drag is a constant battle for the model designer; Andy shows how to do it by properly shaping fuselages, streamlining landing gear wires, and correctly mounting the wing on the fuselage. If you're seeking improved aerobatic performance or a design that will perform well in a high-G turn, Andy again spells out the answers.

    Interested in building unconventional models that utilize canards or three lifting surfaces? Andy clearly sets out the design principles. Secrets for successful seaplanes and floatplanes are also covered. Andy tops off his book with a look at a few of his published designs, all of which incorporate the design principles presented in this unique volume.

    Whatever your modeling background, this book will be a valuable reference source in your R/C library, and it will never be outdated. Filled with timeless insights that range from the findings of early NACA reports to approaches adapted in modern aircraft, this work will serve you well time and time again.

    #2
    I would like to loan this book thank

    Like to thank Mike for all his work to provide us the resource in the hobby , best of all is FOC

    please make use of this for your benefit and take care of the book too

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      #3
      Hi..

      Hi..I would lik to borrow t bk..Isit available aldy?..
      Owns:
      Optics6 Tx 72Mhz
      Electron 6 FM Rx

      Multiplex EasyGlider V1
      AXN Floater Jet
      Blade mQX

      Tahmazo TL4 Lipo Charger

      Small budget. Great aspirations.

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        #4
        Hi jon-AMIG,

        Once the book is back, will let you know

        Thanks

        Mike

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          #5
          Sure!..Thanks..
          Owns:
          Optics6 Tx 72Mhz
          Electron 6 FM Rx

          Multiplex EasyGlider V1
          AXN Floater Jet
          Blade mQX

          Tahmazo TL4 Lipo Charger

          Small budget. Great aspirations.

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            #6
            Hi HZM,
            I'm looking for that kind of book. But unfortunately can't find it in singapore.Can't order it from out side also. Would you kindly let me know how you get it, buy it.

            thank you
            Crashed: High wing(40),Yellow Star(15)(self designed,built),Model J(15)(Self designed,built),Model T(15)(Self designed,built)CAP232(15),
            Winged Dragon(ele):extinct
            Spit fire(40) :Fallen at Battle of Britain.
            Zero(GWS) :Fallen at Pearl Harbor.
            E-starter :still in service

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              #7
              i've got a copy. if you wanna borrow let me know
              JR 9x
              Raptor 50 SE
              Raptor 90 3D
              Mini-Titan


              Superb machine!

              Piper Warrior 2 Pa-28-161
              Lycoming O-320-D3G 160HP

              Pilatus PC-21
              Pratt & Whitney PT6A-64B 1600SHP

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                #8
                I bought it from Airage.com

                Infact we had 2 copies ( I bought 1 and another one from Ammo ) of this book, both on loan out now. One is coming back Sat.

                Cheers

                Mike

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by jon-AMIG
                  Hi..I would lik to borrow t bk..Isit available aldy?..
                  Hi Jon,

                  Book is back w me. You may loan it

                  Cheers

                  Mike

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                    #10
                    Thanks..

                    Hi, I've sent u a PM instead..Hope u dun mind..Thanks
                    Owns:
                    Optics6 Tx 72Mhz
                    Electron 6 FM Rx

                    Multiplex EasyGlider V1
                    AXN Floater Jet
                    Blade mQX

                    Tahmazo TL4 Lipo Charger

                    Small budget. Great aspirations.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Brandon Chng
                      i've got a copy. if you wanna borrow let me know


                      thank you very much Brandon!!
                      I already get it from Mike.
                      Crashed: High wing(40),Yellow Star(15)(self designed,built),Model J(15)(Self designed,built),Model T(15)(Self designed,built)CAP232(15),
                      Winged Dragon(ele):extinct
                      Spit fire(40) :Fallen at Battle of Britain.
                      Zero(GWS) :Fallen at Pearl Harbor.
                      E-starter :still in service

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                        #12
                        Book is back Available for loan

                        Cheers

                        Mike

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                          #13
                          1 copy on loan to jon-AMIG

                          Another copy is available, please post in this thread if any member is interested in borrowing.

                          Cheers

                          Mike

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                            #14
                            sorry but can i borrow tis book as well.. haha.. jus wanna noe more bout the aerofoil stuffs for planes..

                            Junwei

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                              #15
                              Ok, see which is more conveneint to you



                              Mike
                              92718979

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