Basic proportions for R/C model aircraft
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Tips for determining basic proportions for radio-controlled model airplanes are presented. The tips, which encourage original model designs, cover proportions for airfoils, twin-floats, flying boats, gliders, aerobatic planes with .40-.50-size engines and models with .10-.60 size engines.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1996
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Biplane design: understanding the basics
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Basic wing placement considerations in building a model biplane is discussed. Wing placement is critical sinc the two-wing design must take into account drag and lift factors.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1998
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