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    26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC Aircraft: 26 Ways, #1
    26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC Aircraft: 26 Ways, #1
    26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC Aircraft: 26 Ways, #1
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    26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC Aircraft: 26 Ways, #1

    By Kimberly Peters

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    26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC Aircraft is a comprehensive guide for every novice or intermediate RC pilot or pilot to be.

    We cover everything from how to pick the perfect aircraft to match your skills and pocketbook to where to find the perfect place to fly your aircraft.

    We cover safety, how to learn fast and safely, and how to get the most out of your aircraft. When you know how to fly safely, you can relax and get more fun and enjoyment out of this great hobby.

    We also cover how to get the most from your RC dollar and even how to use RC flying to generate income so not only can you have fun but you can earn a nice income as well!

    26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC aircraft will help you get more fun and enjoyment from this great hobby!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKimberly Peters
    Release dateJul 22, 2015
    ISBN9781516321667
    26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC Aircraft: 26 Ways, #1

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      I suspect this may be an AI creation as specific details about gear and flying are absent. Very generalized. Good for absolute beginner but you still need to learn a lot more about equipment, aeronautics, how airplanes fly, etc..

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    26 Ways to Get More Fun from RC Aircraft - Kimberly Peters

    All Rights Reserved 2014 26Ways.com

    Introduction

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    Whether you are a beginner or advanced flier, we can all agree that there are few things more rewarding or enjoyable than watching your RC aircraft take off, fly across the sky and then landing safely ready for refueling and hopefully another flight.

    Our goal should not be to see who can fly the fastest or fanciest or do the most tricks. The focus should be on getting the most enjoyment out of this great hobby. Fortunately that is an easy thing to do if we can just follow some pretty easy lessons and even a few easy rules.

    Though most people not involved in the hobby might not realize is that RC aircraft whether they are helicopters or airplanes, can do some pretty good damage to the human body if not handled correctly. Spinning propellers, whirling rotors are all too willing to cut the skin or worse if given the opportunity. But the good news is that this is all easily averted if we learn how to fly properly and safely.

    This book is focused on just one thing. That is to provide RC fliers of all types some easy to follow ways to have more fun with their aircraft. We will cover everything from learning the basics, to choosing the right aircraft, flying safely and getting more enjoyment out of whatever you're flying.

    Everything in this book will apply to both helicopters and airplanes because just about everything we discuss can be used when flying either type. If something should be different, we’ll point that out to you.

    We will give you some things to think about, hopefully a few light bulb moments and possibly a different way for you to approach your flying skills and procedures. But no matter what you do, never lose focus that we are in this hobby to do one primary thing.

    To have fun. If we are looking to do anything else we are missing out on a lot of enjoyment and good times.

    In the pages that follow, you will find 26 things that anyone can do without any special skill or education that will help you have more fun with your aircraft. Some you hopefully are doing already and there will be some that you should consider doing.

    So let’s get started!

    1.  Learn the Basics First

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    I, like most men, lack a tremendous amount of patience when it comes time to doing anything new. I want to unwrap something new and go balls to the wall the minute I have it open. While excitement is good, patience is almost always a better option.

    When it comes to RC flying, patience is REALLY the much better option!

    RC aircraft represent something fairly terrifying for the new flyer. Even experienced fliers get nervous from time to time when flying because when your aircraft is 100 feet or more in the air and something goes wrong, the result is rarely inexpensive and almost always not fun. Your kite might fall from the sky undamaged. Your helicopter or airplane? Not so much!

    Now crashes are part of flying and there isn’t a pilot who has not crashed something somewhere both when they were learning and after they had become experienced. So our goal is not so much eliminating crashes as it is limiting their impact and reducing them.

    Because of this, if you want to have the maximum amount of fun with your aircraft, learn how to fly them properly from the beginning. If you are a beginner flier that’s great because we got you early. If you are an experienced flier who never tried to learn the basics, it’s time for you to start as well.

    There are two ways to learn. You can learn on a simulator, which we will talk about later, or you can learn by doing which is what most of us will be doing at some point. The key to learning the basics is to practice, practice, and practice. Then when you feel comfortable, practice a little bit more.

    Flying an aircraft is all about muscle memory and reaction time. The main difference between new fliers and experienced fliers is that experienced fliers do things without thinking and the new fliers have to think about what to do and then have their hands do it. New fliers take longer to react and that time can mean the difference between flying and crashing.

    Here are some of the basics you should practice before actually going on a flight"

    Take-off & Landings

    Take-offs and landings are where most of the problems and damage occur during flight. Your aircraft should come with directions on how to properly take off and land. Depending on the aircraft procedures might vary somewhat so follow your manual for specifics.

    Basically you advance the throttle to taxi and eventually take off and you lower the throttle to land and eventually stop. That is a huge simplification but that is how it works. When you practice, try advancing the throttle until the aircraft just leaves the ground and then lower it until it gently touches down again. Gradually get higher before touching down. Just make sure you have enough runway space to do this!

    For helicopters, gently lift off, hover for a few seconds and set the copter back down. Go higher and higher until you are comfortable. Try hovering for longer periods of time as well. This might sound boring but this is a critical skill and it is harder than it sounds!

    Turning

    Turning is an important skill as well because if you don’t turn, you are going to have to run a long time to retrieve your aircraft after every flight! How to turn will depend on your particular aircraft so consult your manual for specific instructions.

    The tricky thing about turning is that you will have to move the controls differently depending on whether the plane is flying away from you or towards your. Practicing this will help you develop muscle memory so you do this without thinking.

    Circles & Squares

    The best way to practice

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