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This new book covers everything about the hottest segment in RC today. Short Course Performance features killer photography and the most authoritative information covering the latest trucks, essential performance tips, hot hop-ups, the wildest project trucks, pro driving tips, and much more! Plus the latest full-scale racing mayhem from the Traxxas TORC and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing series. For those interested in short course action, this is the ultimate source! Learn More

Over 30 incredible customs ripped from the pages of RC Car Action. It includes more than 140 color pages of custom monster trucks, buggies, rock crawlers, touring cars, minis, motorcycles, semis, dragsters, and much more. Over 145-color pages.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engines
Glow Plugs
Clutches
Brake Adjustment
Nitro Fuel Percentage & Performance
Fixing Air Leaks
Engine Problems, Causes & Cures
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This 140 page full-color book takes you step by step through the learning stages of RC helicopter flying and into more advanced forms of aerobatics. Paul Tradelius, a former F-16 pilot and instructor, writes specifically for the beginner so that even those who have no model aviation experience can learn fast and start flying with fewer costly mistakes. Book includes detailed photos, diagrams and how-to's.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Simulators
Selecting a helicopter
The helicopter engine
The gyro
Accessories
Required tools
Where & what to buy
Building the helicopter
Radio installation
Making initial adjustments at home
Helicopter theory & control
Safety
Dynamic adjustments
Hovering
Repairs
Forward flight
Pre-aerobatics
Aerobatics
Final thoughts
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From tuning and troubleshooting to expert answers to tough questions that will help you solve problems with your engine, this 171-page full-color book has it all. Whether you're a novice or have been flying with engines for a long time, this is a must-read for all airplane enthusiasts. Over 165 color pages.

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Basics
Power & Props
Installation
Break-In & Maintenance
Engine Guides
Q & A
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The go-to-guide for heli pilots, laminated, spiral bound field and bench guide for proper setup techniques, engine break-in and troubleshooting, electric speed control setup, flight trimming, blade balancing and more!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hardware Guide
Power Systems
Electric Power
At the Field
In the Workshop
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Whether you're thinking about getting into radio control helicopters or are already into the exciting hobby, the tips, advice and how-to's from these experts will help you learn and ensure success. Everything from flight simulators and building to setup, hovering and advanced maneuvers is covered, as well as electric and nitro helis and radio equipment. Detailed photographs and large clear illustrations take the mystery out of the mechanics of helicopter flight.


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This comprehensive guide to miniature electric RC airplanes, from park and backyard flyers to indoor RC, features choosing your airplane to flying basics. 128 color pages.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Overview
Electric Motor Systems
Propellers
Electronic Speed Controls
Batteries & Chargers
Connectors, Wires & Soldering
Measuring Motor Parameters
Sizing Motor Systems to Your Aircraft
RC Systems
System Installation Control & Hookup
Choosing Your Aircraft
Let’s Put it All Together
Flying
Latest Technology
New Flying Style
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Modeling Terminology
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