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Flying by satellite

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Steve Morris and his friends have built an R/C helicopter with a system that stabilizes the aircraft based on GPS satellite information. It was entered in, and won, the 1995 Aerial Robotics Competition. The 23-lb. helicopter is a modified X-Cell Pro with an O.S. 61-SXH engine.

Author: Atwood, Tom
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1996
Usage, Competitions, Global Positioning System (Navigational aid)

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Your voice is needed

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US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a two-thirds reduction in the frequency allotment for remote controllers such as those used in model airplanes. The frequencies affected and hints on how to effectively lobby against the FCC are provided.

Author: Atwood, Tom
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
Editorial, Methods, Laws, regulations and rules, Radio broadcasting, Political activity, Frequency allocation (Telecommunications), United States. Federal Communications Commission, Political aspects, Radio frequency allocation, Remote control, Political letter-writing, Political letter writing

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The Arlton Gyro

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The Arlton Gyro is a especially-designed tail rotor system for model helicopters. The system uses gyroscopic and aerodynamic principles to provide excellent control and stability to model helicopters.

Author: Atwood, Tom
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1996
Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Gyroscopes, Stability of helicopters, Helicopter stability

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Subjects list: Helicopters, Model, Model helicopters
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