Almost Ready to Fly: Radio Control Flying 21st Century Style - Softcover

Boddington, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854862421 ISBN 13: 9781854862426

Publisher: Special Interest Model Books, 2007

Synopsis

A revolution in radio control aircraft modelling is here. The traditional route to flying a radio-controlled model was to purchase materials (or a kit of parts) and build one's own model. This approach is rapidly disappearing as well-designed and affordable 'Almost Ready To Fly' models dominate the market. This is the latest and most exciting development in radio control model flying - off the shelf, out of the box and ready to fly! This book is a response to the changing market. It aims to provide all the information the budding radio control flyer cannot get from within the packaging of the model he has, or is about to, purchase.

About this title

About the Author

David Boddington had a world-wide reputation as a journalist and author, model designer builder and expert radio control model flyer. His experience in this field ranged from editing modelling magazines, creating and flying models for television series and films, full-size flying activities and the designer of over 500 model aircraft.

From the Inside Flap

The greatest revolution in the flying model aircraft hobby in recent years has been the growth of ARTF (Almost Ready To Fly) kits. They have been responsible for introducing a new breed of aero enthusiasts to the hobby who are unable, or do not have the time, to build model aircraft from plans or traditional kits.
ARTF models now represent 90% of all kit sales, a dramatic increase and indicative of the change in direction of the hobby.
With such a diversity of ARTF model types, power sources and radio control equipment available, the potential purchaser may find it difficult to select the correct model and equipment for their purposes and having made the purchases, to know how to get the best from them.
In this book the very experienced author and modeller, David Boddington, advises on the model types available and where to start, which radio outfits are suitable for your immediate needs and the advantages and limitations of alternative power sources.
This information alone can result in savings of time and money.
ARTF models are mostly well manufactured, but they are capable, with just a little effort, of being improved to give an extended operating life. The methods of carrying out these actions plus general maintenance, are included in this profusely illustrated book. With the scope of ARTF kits being continually increased the author also investigates some of the more advanced products and explores the future of the genre.
This practical and encouraging book is essential reading for all persons involved in the assembly and flying of ARTF model aircraft, an intriguing and exciting hobby.

Edition details

• Publisher: Special Interest Model Books
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854862421
• ISBN 13: 9781854862426
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136