Judging scale-like speed
Article Abstract:
Model airplanes are judged on scale-like speed without a standard definition of the concept. The dynamic similitude method, based on the square root of the scale factor, simulates true speed under radar measurement and should be used instead of straight linear factoring.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Produce winning scale documentation
Article Abstract:
Documentation is critical to a model's static score in competition. It should always be clear, attractive and professional in appearance, and easy for the judges to use. It should reflect the same standards of quality as the model it describes.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Starting in competition
Article Abstract:
It's easier to begin competing with scale airplanes than many people think. Start with fun-flying meets before building a model whose appearance counts in competitions. They really are fun, even for those who simply enjoy flying.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Building tips. Online info and computer mixing. Review of an "A-tail."(Evaluation)
- Abstracts: Like father, like son. Like a rolling stone. Written in beads: without a written language, the Huichol Indians create vivid works of art to record their cultural legacy
- Abstracts: Reducing engine noise, part 2. Reducing engine noise
- Abstracts: Carefully constructed. Falling into place. Getting the skinny
- Abstracts: Truman's address to U.N. delegates commemorated. Postage stamp restoration. Columbus landing in Puerto Rico commemorated on postage stamp