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This instructable is intended to familiarize you with the basic workings of Radiocontrolled aircraft. It is not a complete guide to everything about the subject, itsintended to inform the reader on what is involved and help you choose the rightaircraft for you.
I grew up around this hobby, my Dad built and sold them back then. Me and himfly them when we get the chance. His airplanes will be pictured here as well asmine. Together we have more than 35 years of tinker time with this hobby.
Its both a relaxing and exciting hobby. I must also warn you its addictive and don't worry we all crash our aircraft, but ifyou start out with the right trainer and simulator you will repair and fly again.
First a crash course in what the types of aircraft have in common. Related
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Step 1: Common to all types of RC airplanes-Radio
First before you choose the type of airplane you want to build and fly, lets goover what is common to most RC airplanes.
The radio transmitter and receiver: This is your link to the aircraft neverscrimp when it comes to the radio, if it glitches you can crash or worse hurtsomeone. Radios come with two or more channels, the channels are also notwhat you think, they are not separate frequencies, instead they are each control.Most airplanes have 4 channels, rudder, ailerons, throttle and elevator.Sailplanes have just two or three. Radio transmitters are also on several radiofrequencies and are set by the user by changing the matching crystals in thetransmitter and receiver. Unless you have a newer radio that uses ultra highfrequencies in the 2.4 gigahertz range, these radio's do not require crystals. The radio receiver on gas powered aircraft is powered by a rechargeable battery,on an electric it can be powered by the same battery that powers the propellerthrew a battery eliminator circuit.The power is usually 4.6 to 6volts.
I have used several brands, most were good, as long as its a name brand onelike Futaba, Airtronics, HiTec, or Tower hobbies (made by Futaba).
Its also a good idea if you plan on having more than one airplane you can get anextra receiver on the same frequency and use one radio with several airplanes.This is what I do, I have a programmable radio with six memories so I can switch
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between them. I simply bought a receiver for each airplane, much cheaper thananother radio.
darthvadersbro
Thank you very very much. I love rc planes but I am still pretty new to thehobbie. Please make more instructables on the hobby. I would reallyappreciate it. I'm working on an rc fokker dr1 triplane. Do you have any tips
infinity143
thanks alott nice inspiration.. appreciable efforts.
white dragon
Hey!SO...I'm kinda new here and i wanted to build a (foam) delta wing in theholiday and i am sort of struggling with understanding everything like whatconnects to what...what it does...and what to buy...How to connect it...etc....So could you please help...I have viewed some vids of how to make rcplanes (Delta Wings) and i dont know what controller to buy....Please helpme....Anyone???
PS...I live in Christchurch New Zealand And I cant find any clubs etc...(And Iam thirteen. :b
Thanks...
white dragon
Hey!SO...I'm kinda new here and i wanted to build a delta wing in theweekend (foam) and i am sort of struggling with understanding everythinglike what connects to what...what it does...and what to buy...How to connectit...etc. ...So could you please help...I have viewed some vids of how to makerc planes (Delta Wings) and i dont know what controller to buy....Please helpme....Anyone???
PS...I live in Christchurch New Zealand And I cant find any clubs etc...(And Iam thirteen. :b
Thanks...
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I love electric
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There are also many groups of enthusiasts of the RC airplane and thesegroups are all over the country. Contact one of these groups or join one isthe best way to learn about the hobby.
The Aviator
Oh thank you! :-)
The Aviator
Wow! Could you go into a little more detail about your Dads biplane. Thanks
nickademuss (author) The Aviator
Check out the weed wacker powered cub I built, its like it with twoshorter wings, and a bigger motor....
aehall1976
There is also Phoenix R/C which is comparative to Real Flight.
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Use spellcheck everyone.
mclancer
Very informative instructable, I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for the largeamount of basic info, and the links are a great start.
ashwini11
Hey do we have to do any programing while conecting electronics totransmiter and reciever...??
nickademuss (author) ashwini11
as in changing trim settings? the remote has slider switches next tothe controls you simple touch them to change the trim...
jackjackboom
which do you prefer gas or electric? I came across an old max os 60 ccmotor and am thinking of building an airplane.
jackjackboom jackjackboom
Here are some pics of my engine.
TheInventor1997
can you post an instructable that tells us how to make an airplane that dropsa payload
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jackjackboom TheInventor1997
you would need a five channel radio and reciever. Then you wouldhook up a servo to a payload container via controller rods that attachto the container. When you pressed the button on the radio the servowould release the payload. This is pretty simplified. you would haveto do the rest of the thinking on your own.
jackjackboom TheInventor1997
Define "Payload".
beijing2013 TheInventor1997
exercise that gray stuff...just build the 8ft wingspan cub, but with more power, and 2 flaps inthe bottom with servos.
piky02
hey im building a jet from bolsa wood (can never get the spelling right onthat word) and i got 2 edfs that are 85mm wide quite powerful but i need 2edfs in one servo slot also its going to be around the f22 design got anyideas?
nickademuss (author) piky02
just get a "y" cable to go from 1 open radio channel to two, it willwork well for what you want to do, the same way you can hook twoservo's up to do ailerons
piky02 nickademuss
ahhh man thats given me a blown mind i didnt think about theailerons thx man big help
nickademuss (author) piky02
twin engine gas aircraft use the same control method. Their RPMmatched by either control arm adjustment or needle valve...
piky02 nickademuss
link?
TheInventor1997
as i can see heli's are easier to fly but not as exiting as airplanes
ssurgenor TheInventor1997
I think you have that the wrong way around, airplanes fly themselvesto a certain extent, and you just have to tell it where to go.Helicopters on the other hand don't want to fly, it's a constantstruggle just to keep them in the air, let alon get them to do what youwant !
akshay.r
nice..........
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What a great hobby!Since you're a photographer, have you experimented with mounting aminiature camera on an aircraft?
It seems to me that something modeled on a P-38 would be a hot aircraftwith it's 2 engines.
madwheels37
Thanks a lot man. It's nice to have someone go over Everything. I am abeginner. I went to an air show, visited a club twice, and went to the hobbyshop maybe 3 times. I also have a small car and a few air hogs, along withmy new syma s033g. It's a coaxial heli, but like it okay, except for the 27mhz.Lots of wrecks cause it just gives out. I think my neighbor is a ham radio guy.Anyway, i have ran out of ink trying to print out as much stuff as I can on myprinter twice! And went through a ream of paper. I have spent weeks on thenet searching all about rc stuff. Any more vids, hints, tips, tool diy stuff, allwould be greatly appreciated. Love hearing about all of it. --Ray
floidzzy
hi, am floidzzy....am new here i hope to make new friends here so as toshare ideals.... you can send me a mail on [email protected]
Kelticpaddler
Thermals or a good slope with a prevailing wind.
Slope lift means you can keep going for as long as your batteries can.
More reliable than thermals, easier to find too. :-)
I have to admit, a glider is such a stress-busting way to start, no noise, nodirty exhaust to clean, no refueling, just pitch up and launch.
nickademuss (author) Kelticpaddler
I live in utah now, so I will be hunting some slopes :)
Kelticpaddler nickademuss
Utah? You lucky man.
Take a look at this guy making the most of slope lift...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xo6N6_9rNQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TwOKtv8PnY
Enjoy :O)
bowmaster
You left out turbine powered planes!! I guess exceeding 200-300mph is twomuch for you.
nickademuss (author) bowmaster
I left them out because I dont have any, and they dont allow them atallot of AMA fields in my area, in face never seen one in person,maybe when they get cheaper, I will...
rustymia
i recently went to my local Fun Fly, and they had a plane that had a 200ccengine in it and the wingspan was easily 8 foot.
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Also, my uncle used to make planes and some of his he would put chainsawor lawnmower engines in.
nickademuss (author) rustymia
Mmmmm, chainsaw motor !
ms10
thanks for posting this project. i liked it.its really useful .
Irock148
whatwould be a cheap rc plane that comes witha gas engine
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