The magic of flight
Article Abstract:
A writer discusses his fascination with airplanes and their ability to fly. The fascination with airplanes is further enhanced by his ability to create a model plane which empowers him to control the plane's flight characteristics and directionality.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1999
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Props and power
Article Abstract:
The initial step in determining how much power is needed to fly a model airplane is to estimate the required weight of the plane to achieve wing loading. Before a power system is selected, stall speed and desired top speed should be estimated first.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998
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The case of the missing ARFs
Article Abstract:
Almost ready to fly (ARFs) aircraft models are selling more than model kits but flying field ratios show the opposite. The trend brings up the question of where the big number of ARFs sold are.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998
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