RADIO CONTROL SCALE AEROBATICS - 2005/06
IN MODEL AVIATION terms, 3-D as a segment of the hobby has
only recently been toweled off and spanked on the bottom. Since 3-D
is not represented in this magazine as its own entity by way of a
column and since it was originally, and still is, most often associated
with Scale Aerobatics (SA), I consider it part of SA.
Today there are many 3-D models available that are not scale,
and I’ll write about some of them from time to time. Flat-winged
foamie 3-D electrics are most often represented as SA airplanes and
have proven to be exceptional 3-D performers. I’m a big fan of the
flat-airfoil aircraft; they are revolutionizing 3-D and the ability to
perform 3-D with a low cost and capable platform.
Giant Scale Aerobatic ARF Building Tips - 2005/06
MOTOR-BOX CONSTRUCTION: The instructions mention some
longitudinal reinforcement pieces for the motor-box construction, but
the photographs look as if the covering is removed from the side of
the aircraft when they’re installed. The airplane was originally
designed with the front hatch removable so that those pieces would be
fine to fit into place, but with the present design it is impossible to fit
those pieces into the fuselage without some deconstruction. So even
though the parts are there and the instructions discuss it, the bracing is
left out.
Giant Scale Aerobatic ARF Building Tips - 2005/06
MOTOR-BOX CONSTRUCTION: The instructions mention some
longitudinal reinforcement pieces for the motor-box construction, but
the photographs look as if the covering is removed from the side of
the aircraft when they’re installed. The airplane was originally
designed with the front hatch removable so that those pieces would be
fine to fit into place, but with the present design it is impossible to fit
those pieces into the fuselage without some deconstruction. So even
though the parts are there and the instructions discuss it, the bracing is
left out.
Radio Control Scale Aerobatics-2004/11
WHEN YOU’RE OUT at the field flying, sometimes it’s nice to
know that you can find a fellow modeler who is knowledgeable and
willing to give you reliable advice. That’s why the people in the team
shirts are there. When you see other modelers wear team shirts, that’s
your invitation to ask them questions and discuss the products they
support. They are sponsored because of their ability and willingness to
help, along with a desire to promote the products they believe in.
Radio Control Scale Aerobatics-2004/12
ONE OF THE most difficult steps in becoming a skilled pilot is
mastering rudder control. If getting the left thumb to even move
horizontally isn’t hard enough, you also have to understand
orientation of the rudder in reference to the airplane’s attitude.
Every time you make a turn or a roll, the darn thing swaps
direction on you!
