Learning to fly - with or without a Model Flight Simulator When you are just getting started and learning to fly, even with a simulator, don't overdo it!It is all too easy, especially with the simulator, to...
The perils of buying radio control models from outside the UK! I was prompted to write this after seeing one from someone who had bought from a German Seller, specifically HF Trade GmbH Hamburg. As I am...
The usual and safest legal frequency for model aircraft is the 35MHZ band. Modern RC aeroplanes are not toys, you cannot fly them on parks or recreation grounds unless they are specifically controlled sites....
Its hard when trying to get into a new hobby, even more so with Radio controlled models as there is such a wide range of models/kits etc.I thought id give just a little bit of advice on what to buy and how...
Many beginners in this hobby, buy entirely the wrong model, wrong engine often the wrong radio control system. They are often only advised, and ill advised at that, by the salesman in the shop.A much better...
There is definitely no witchcraft involved in this, all that is required is a good bit of patience, plus the knowledge of what to do why you are doing it. Take your time you will usually get it right the...
This guide is for those of you thinking of buying a radio controlled plane of any type. I want to put down the things I have found that I would have liked to know before I started, so you can avoid the...
I recently restored an old OS FS60 engine, the type with the machined aluminium carburettor open valve rockers. this was bought from a friend for £60.00. It had been in a box of junk for 20 years was so...
You suddenly feel inspired to get yourself a radio control plane but do not know which one or what type. To keep it simple, you first need to get familiar with the common radio control types. 2 Channel Plane ...
Primary Flight Controls The primary flight controls on any aeroplane are: Pitch : Roll : Yaw : Throttle The following descriptions give an explanation of the effect of each control in isolation, for a...