Radio Control Planes

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Radio Control Planes

• By Jacob Carmichael
• 3/4 Independent Learners
• 2006

RC Planes
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Introduction

• RC Planes
• Transmitters receivers
• Servos
• Takeoff landing
• Flying Tips

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Planes

• They come in all shapes and sizes
• Some have gas motors, some have electric motors
  and some have no motors
• Some planes come ready to fly (RTF) and some you
  build from scratch using plans

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Transmitter Receiver

• A transmitter is used to control your model
• The receiver picks up the signal from your
  transmitter
• You hold the transmitter and the receiver is in
  your model

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Servos

• Servos are motorized devices that move parts of
  the plane such as the ailerons and elevator
• The more parts you want to move the more servos
  you need
• The servos are connected to the receiver and to a
  battery

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Takeoff Landing

• You takeoff into the wind
• Throw the plane with the nose slightly above
  level with the ground
• Land straight into the wind

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Flying Tips

• Keep your model upwind of you
• If it is too windy dont fly

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Conclusion

• Radio control planes are fun to fly and build
• You can build planes with your family and your
  friends
• There are clubs that help you learn how to fly

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Bibliography

• Music, Claudio Celso (album Brazilian Jazz)
• Facts, www.Novagate.com
• Pictures, Clip Art