DIY RC Airplanes from Scratch

Breck Baldwin

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TAB Books Inc
16 June 2013

Radio-controlled models

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. BUILD YOUR OWN REMOTE-CONTROLLED AIRPLANES QUICKLY, EASILY, AND INEXPENSIVELY!

Take to the skies with a majestic motorized model aircraft you create and pilot yourself. Written by the founder of the Brooklyn Aerodrome, DIY RC Airplanes from Scratch shows you how to build a Flack (Flying + Hack) delta wing from the ground up using widely available, low-cost materials and tools. You'll also learn the skills you need to get your plane into the air and keep it there. By the end of the book, you'll be able to create your own customized designs. The sky's the limit!

Discover how to:

Select the components you’ll need and get them at a low cost Build a sturdy deck and secure all of your airplane's electronics to it Construct the airframe with the proper trim and center of gravity Learn to fly--one crash at a time Diagnose and repair your airplane Decorate your aircraft for dazzling daytime flights Illuminate a night flyer with otherworldly effects Experiment with unique airframe shapes, including the Flying Heart, the Bat, and the Manta Ray Learn the basics of aerodynamics Devise, build, and fly your own unique designs

Companion videos available at http://brooklynaerodrome.com/bible

By: Breck Baldwin
Imprint: TAB Books Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 451g
ISBN: 9780071810043
ISBN 10: 0071810048
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 16 June 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unknown

Introduction Chapter 1: Get Your Stuff Chapter 2: What Do All the Parts Do? Chapter 3: Building the Deck Chapter 4: Building the Airframe Chapter 5: Learning to Fly One Crash at a Time—The Splinter Method Chapter 6: Keeping You and Your Airplane Alive: Diagnostics and Repair Chapter 7: Make Your Plane Look Good for Daytime Chapter 8: Make Your Plane Look Good at Night Chapter 9: Other Designs Chapter 10: Aerodynamics for the Hacker Chapter 11: Make and Fly Your Own Design Chapter 12: Simulators, Auto-Pilots, Video, and Buddy Boxing Resources

Breck Baldwin has been building and flying model aircraft since he was a child. He founded the Brooklyn Aerodrome in 2005 to support flying art, education, and technology developments around remote-controlled aircraft. Baldwin authored a cover story for Make magazine, Volume 30, featuring the Towel, a delta-wing aircraft that can be built in an afternoon and for less than $100. He does professional flying engagements featuring custom-built art planes for festivals and corporate events. Baldwin also teaches adults and children how to build aircraft out of his studio. He has a PhD in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania and is the president and founder of LingPipe.

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DIY RC Airplanes from Scratch

Breck Baldwin

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