| Welcome beginners to the fun and exciting rc hobby | | | | airplane.When the wings move through the air,the |
| of flying!Learning to fly a radio controlled air plane is | | | | shape of the wing causes the air that flows over the |
| one of the most rewarding challenges and hobbies | | | | top of the wing to move a lot more faster than the air |
| you can undertake.Flying a good performing airplane is | | | | flowing below it.As a result,less pressure is created on |
| a pleasure beyond description,it's a hobby you can | | | | top of the wing and more pressure is created below |
| enjoy for a lifetime.The door to Getting started in rc | | | | the wing.A higher pressure underneath the wing |
| planes is open to new experiences,and it's not as | | | | pushes the wing upward creating lift. |
| difficult as you might think.This section will introduce you | | | | Flight Control Surfaces |
| to the ins and outs of our hobby as well as the lingo of | | | | Models and real airplanes are both depend on control |
| model rc airplanes.Flying RC | | | | surfaces to maneuver and fly, the basics being the |
| Airplanes affords you the chance of experiencing that | | | | elevators,ailerons and rudder.Some of the more |
| thrill with your feet planted on the ground steadily. | | | | sophisticated ones might have spoilers and flaps and |
| The best way of getting started in RC Planes is to | | | | leading edge wing flaps. |
| visit a local library and bookstore or newstand,browse | | | | Elevators---control nose up or down attitude(pitch axis) |
| through the model airplane magazines that are | | | | of the airplane.This is how it works in a nutshell.When |
| published regularly. Find the one you like,subscribe it if | | | | the pilot pitches the nose up,the wing angle is changed |
| it's necessary,usually those magazines give you a lot | | | | as |
| of updated information about what's happening in the | | | | related to the airplanes forward movement.As the |
| RC world,and Model Airplane news is one of my | | | | angle of the wing(know as angle of attack---AOA) is |
| favorites.The magazine is jammed packed with | | | | increased,more of the lower wing surface is revealed |
| articles on best rc airplanes to start with ,plus great tips | | | | to the oncoming air and an increase in engine power |
| and tricks to help you get started and work smarter. | | | | will cause the airplane to climb.It will result in a stall |
| The next step is to go to your local hobby shop | | | | situation by increasing AOA too much without a |
| customer service department,ask the educated people | | | | corresponding power increase. |
| for help on selecting your first model that fit you.Find | | | | Ailerons---Ailerons are located on the trailing edge of |
| out the locations of local flying club in your area so that | | | | the wings near the wingtips.These surfaces will roll the |
| you will have a place to socialize with other modelers | | | | model to the left or right.If the aileron stick is moved to |
| and to fly your rc plane. | | | | the left,the model will roll to the left becauseless lift is |
| Finally,you should join the Academy of Model | | | | produced on the left wing.This can be explained as |
| Aeronautics(AMA)in the USA.They provide lots of | | | | follows.When a left roll input is introduced,the left aileron |
| good info to assistyou in getting started in rc planes.It | | | | will move up into the airstream,and the right aileron will |
| will help ensure you get a great start in rc hobby by | | | | move down.So,the airflow rushing over the left wing no |
| taking these steps.It's necessary and you will be | | | | longer flows smoothly,creating less lift on that wing |
| required to join the AMA prior to getting started in rc | | | | causing the model to roll to the left.It works the same |
| planes at most clubs,insurance coverage is also | | | | way for the right wing. |
| supplied along with your membership. AMA also publish | | | | Rudder---Rudder inputs will control nose right or left |
| a monthly magazine which named Model Aviation with | | | | attitude of the model airplane.If left or right rudder inputs |
| lots of great useful info on rc contests and events | | | | are introduced,the nose of the plane will move to the |
| throughout the US. | | | | left or the right.Rudder inputs are used to counter the |
| In the UK,the British Model Flying Association(BMFA) is | | | | effect known as ad verse yaw when turning the |
| the organization that handles this.The body is | | | | model.This is the tendency of the right extended |
| delegated by the Royal Aero Club to be responsible | | | | aileron to produce drag on a right turn causing the |
| for all aspects of flying model airplanes in the United | | | | model to want to turn to the left. |
| Kingdom. | | | | Aerodynamics---The four aerodynamic forces at play |
| It is necessary to learn some of the basic parts of the | | | | on a model are lift,gravity,thrust and drag. |
| airplane in order to be able to correctly and | | | | Lift---The result of airflow over the curved upper and |
| successfully fly a model RC plane.These terms are | | | | lower wing surfaces.It's the force that keeps the |
| the same as full size airplanes.The Fuselage,the wings | | | | model plane in the air. |
| and the tail are the main sections of the airplane.And | | | | Thrust---Thrust pushes or pulls the model plane |
| Fuselage Section is the main structure of the aircraft | | | | forward. |
| to everything else is attached. | | | | Drag---The opposite of thrust.Drag is created by the |
| The Wings provide most of the lift needed to fly the | | | | friction of model against air when it moves forward. |