RADIO CONTROL GIANTS WHAT QUANDARY youve ever attended gathering Giant Scale enthusiasts must have noticed RC pilots areto candid about itmature specific Giant Scalers part rather old compared usual run RCers Theyre usually rather well-to-do because beautiful Scale models represent substantial investment both time money consider cost engine radio its dual airborne batteries hefty servos expensive kit accessories $1000-plus Giant Scale model airplane low end investment scale So can recommend beginning modeler start out big aircraft Assuming neophyte wants build fly RC models has disabused himself herself Flying Fortress Syndrome youd surprised folks envision Boeing B-17 four-engined bomber first RC model valid reasons begin larger-than-usual model airplane Im suggesting Scale model first effort Rather recommend newcomer consider largesized RC models arc essentially big trainers Sig Senior Kadet Senior Telemaster kit large high-wing monoplane can serve good introduction RC building flying well Surprisingly theyre relatively inexpensive ambitious beginner also host drawings great trainers require scratch building assembling necessary materials cutting out few not-toocomplicated parts Whoa say What about big bucks Well first theres cost model bigger trainer kit runs few dollars 60-sized model wont have buy big gas-burning engines Most Giant-sized trainers wing spans greater 80 inches can powered healthy 60 two-cycle 90 four-cycle Youd surprised Giant Scale models can flown slightly larger 120 So engine investment can amortized over second subsequent true Giant Scale models What about special radio monster 130-plus inch/ounce servos No need usual large-size trainer may have invest 30 bucks fifth servo particularly intend use aileron Doubling up controls standard servos 48 inch/ounces torque common procedure amongst Giant Scalers keeps radio costs down said done Giant trainer can put air about $100 comparable 60-sized model So what get extra bucks First youll get model flies better its smaller brethren Its truism large RC models see air better small ones thus stable easier control Little RC models inclined bit darty flight big ones fly majestically Second its relatively large pieces model easier assemble Its just less fussy smaller models Third youll able use components trainer subsequent Giant Scale modelsa money savings would well consider Finally building flying skills will transfer directly ultimate RC expression model airplanes Giant Scale model follow up first big model something like ubiquitous Cub other high-wing Scale model newfound model-building flying skills will enhanced couple successful large-size models under belt will time really get Giant Scale arena sporty warbird other true miniature aircraft hidden plus Giant Scale beginner may know order build miniature aircraft must have detailed information what prototype looked like flew requires Scale modeler research airplane Documentation mandatory modeler ultimately intends participate Scale contests Competition aside hefty majority folks Giant RC Scale go through research/documentation process though primary intent fly models Sunday sport non-competitive fly-ins hidden plus education researching particular Scale model requires good research job will teach much about aerodynamics flight patterns mechanical workings aircraft Its well worth effort regular readers column will remember last time made big deal about Phil Nuckles home-designed scratchbuilt fiberglass-and-foam ducted-fan Giant North American A-5 Vigilante Since has flown spectacular results big jet stable rock sunny day quite maneuverable despite its 17-plus pounds Other examples A-5 a-building locally 4118 Model Aviation ors rather droopy trainera Senior Telemasteris recommended beginning modelers OS 90 four-stroke engine Rich Pabilonias Giant Scale Monocoupe good first Scale model ease building flying big trainers