Weather consideration
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Weather factors determine the flight performance of aircraft and radio-controlled model airplanes. The most important is the wind, its velocity, angle of deflection and how it will affect the expected flight or landing course. Other factors to consider are heat, humidity and temperature.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1999
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Hotshot flying - Stinger style
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Model airplane maneuvers should be done at safe altitude to avoid damaging the model and injuring spectators. High-performance models are capable of several hotshot maneuvers including the low inverted pass, rolling circle, slow roll, flat turn, M-wadd and the whoosh-by.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1996
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Gyros 101: make your model fly better
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Issues concerning gyros, a device that senses rotation, and their use in remote control model aircraft are presented. Reference is made to the different types of gyro, their installation, set up and operational checks.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2000
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