The art of low-power acrobatics

Article Abstract:

The maneuverability of model airplanes can be enhanced to make them perform aerial acrobatics by balancing the planes' kinetic and potential energy with certain aerodynamic forces. This can be achieved by controlling drag and practicing slow flight.

Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Hobby & Model Kits, Hobby supplies

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The question of 'scale-like speed.' (letters responding to Kent Walter's 'Judging Scale-Like Speed' for model aircraft)

Article Abstract:

The debate over proper speeds for model planes continues. A combination of Kent Walters' proposed 'dynamic similitude scale speed' and the intuitive 'linear speed' methods may prevail. Each has advantages for certain scales and certain planes.

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On constructing a good Ni-Cd battery pack

Article Abstract:

Home construction is needed for unusual Ni-Cd battery configurations or packs with a high number of cells. Safety, assembly, soldering, and wiring are all discussed with relevant photos and diagrams.

Column, Design and construction, Engines, Nickel-cadmium batteries

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