Roll control design
Article Abstract:
The standard forms of roll control on model aircraft include: rudder only; conventional ailerons; external airfoil ailerons; stabilators; pitcherons; flaperons; and spoilers and slot-lip ailerons. Pros and cons of each are discussed.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
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Canards, tandem wings and three-surface design
Article Abstract:
The canard, tandem-wing and three-surface configurations may appear extraordinary today but they are actually old concepts. A brief overview of the three configurations is presented.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1995
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Understand aerodynamic formulas
Article Abstract:
Aerodynamic formulas are extremely important in the design, construction and flying of model aircraft. A simplification of several important aerodynamic formulas is presented.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1995
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