DIY RC Airplanes from Scratch (Paperback)

Breck Baldwin

ISBN 10: 0071810048 / ISBN 13: 9780071810043

Published by McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, New York, 2013

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Paperback. 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 youll need and get them at a low costBuild a sturdy deck and secure all of your airplane's electronics to itConstruct the airframe with the proper trim and center of gravityLearn to fly--one crash at a timeDiagnose and repair your airplaneDecorate your aircraft for dazzling daytime flightsIlluminate a night flyer with otherworldly effectsExperiment with unique airframe shapes, including the Flying Heart, the Bat, and the Manta RayLearn the basics of aerodynamicsDevise, build, and fly your own unique designsCompanion videos available at A complete, step-by-step guide to building an affordable remote-controlled airplane--in an afternoon! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: DIY RC Airplanes from Scratch (Paperback)
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, New York
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071810048
• ISBN 13: 9780071810043
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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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

About the Author

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.