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Center of Gravity – Large Scale Aircraft
Glow to Gas Engine
Covering
there are many types of covering being used in model aviation. Different types include, Mono Cote, Ulta Cote, Clear Cote, Super Kote, and others. It is important to know the benefits of choosing the correct temperature and ensuring your iron is clean and up to temperature when you seal and shrink your covering. Below isContinue reading “Covering”
Electric Motor Data
Electric motor power is stated in watts. 750 watts = 1 horsepower. An easy way to estimate power needs for RC hobby applications is to use 100 watts per pound for sport flying, 150 for aggressive aerobatics, 200 watts per pound for 3D flying. The chart below also lists the roughly-comparable glow and gasoline powerContinue reading “Electric Motor Data”
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RC Glow Engines
What is a Glow Engine? Electric models use small motors, powered by battery cells. Those motors should not be confused with glow engines — which are actual internal combustion power plants that form the heart of any “gas” or “nitro” powered R/C model. Most nitro R/C models use a 2- or 4-stroke glow engine, sizedContinue reading “RC Glow Engines”
Easy Tips for Balancing Propellers
Tips for Removing or Adding Weight That’s it. Balancing a propeller is very easy and it pays big dividends by making your model last longer and operate more smoothly. Safety note: Don’t try to repair a broken or badly cracked propeller.
Get The Power
To get off the ground, your R/C airplane or helicopter needs power — whether from an electric motor, a gasoline engine, or most frequently, a glow engine. The size and type of engine will be determined by the size and type of aircraft. Helicopter engines are designed specifically for the space, weight and power requirementsContinue reading “Get The Power”