RC PLANES, HELICOPTERS & DRONES
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Drone School
$9.99This 73-page collection of articles from RotorDrone magazine will give you a better understanding of drones, from the basics of the aircraft to gear and gadgets, mastering flight, and troubleshooting tips. Drone School covers topics that range from an introduction for the novice pilot to advanced tips that even the veteran pilot will find useful.
This collection includes:
The Basics: From how a multirotor works to radio basics and
FPV systems
Flight Success: Flight modes, programming a flight controller, eliminating flyaways, and more
Gear & Gadgets: Building a quad kit, soldering techniques, speed control secrets, and battery care
Frequently Asked Questions: Reader questions tackled by our experts, plus key tips to succeed at creating a business flying
your drone
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This handy guide will help you with everything from flight modes to how to program your speed controls and tips on setting up your video camera. You’ll also find expert setup and flight tips as well as information you need to know about brushless motors, battery use and care, and the most used tools and equipment. This 32-page book is the ultimate reference for getting the most out of your multirotor system. It has a spiral binding so it will stay open for easy reference, and its heavy high-gloss pages are easy to clean. RotorDrone Essentials is the ideal resource for both new and experienced multirotor pilots Learn More
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A Flight Guide for RC Pilots
The flightbox reference for basic and sport helicopter aerobatics, this 30-page guide has a spiral binding so it will stay open on the flightline, and its heavy-coated paper won't absorb grease or oil. Illustrated, step-by-step techniques cover everything from basic maneuvers like stall turns, loops and rolls to intermediate moves like Immelmann turns, tumbles and Cuban-8s. Basic aerobatic setups and tips from the pros are also included.
Topics include:
» Helicopter setup for aerobatic flight
» Throttle/pitch curves
» 540-degree stall turn
» Chandelle
» The Tumble
» Autorotations
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Your must-have field and bench guide from preflight checklist to landing. Twenty two laminated and spiral bound pages that can take a beating and perfectly sized for your flight box.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Power Systems
At the Field
in the workshop
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This book is for novices as well as the pros. It teaches you step by step the different types of aerobatics to competition and much more. Includes individual maneuvers recognized by the AMA. 72 pages.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Types of Aerobatics
Setup Help
Flying Tips
Aerobatics Reference Guide Learn More -
Almost-ready-to-fly (ARF) models are the single most popular type of RC aircraft on the market today. With this book you’ll have all the knowledge you need to choose, assemble, set up and personalize your ARF! Over 110 color pages.
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Getting Your ARF Flight Ready
Damage Control Easy ARF Repairs
Customizing: Making your ARF your own
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This book will help prevent you from experiencing what NASA calls a "catastrophic event." Besides, when you've finished, you'll know what to do with that little bottle of caloric the manufacturer supplies, free of charge, with each new engine. 175 pages.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Nomenclature
Input
Output
The Events
Induction Valve and Port Timing
Bore and Stroke
Rods, Ratios and Mr. Desaxe
Induction Systems
Cylinder Scavenging
Pistons and Cylinders
Combustion Chambers
Design Wrap-Up : The Refinement Period
Essential Accessories Learn More