Centrifugal force maneuverability
Article Abstract:
Model airplanes' aerobatic capabilities can be enhanced by understanding how centrifugal force (CF) affects maneuverability. CF's effects on horizontal turns, location of center of gravity, lifting tails, tandem wings, canards, three-surface designs and inverted flight are explained.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1996
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High-lift devices & drag reduction
Article Abstract:
Airplanes can be made smaller, lighter and quicker with a wider range of speeds with high-lift devices and drag reduction techniques. Flaps and careful drag reduction add strength and capability to new designs, such as the 'Lancairs, 'Glassairs,' 'Swift Lightning' and 'Pulsars.'
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1996
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Aerodynamics of small glow models: a guide to choosing planes, engines and props
Article Abstract:
A guide to the selection of glow powered model aircraft is presented. Issues concerning the choice of radio equipment, scale effect, wing loading, propeller selection, size of engine and fuel-tank, and structure are discussed.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2000
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