Category Archives: Beginner Guides
The Death Spiral Maneuver
This article is about a maneuver that every 2 channel pilot should learn. It could save your plane!
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Basic RC Plane Electronics
Understanding how your model's electronics work to deliver power and control is fundamental to flying safe.
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Beginner’s Picture Guide to Parts of an Electric Plane
I know there is a lot of material out there for a beginner, but when I got into flying back in January, at first with a Sky Fly RTF (Ready-To-Fly), I found jumping into a custom plane a bit slow – I didn't know how everything fit together
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Beginner’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Lipo Batteries
One of the enabling technologies making electric radio controlled flight more feasible has been the development and wide use of Lthium ion Polymer (Lipo or Lipol) batteries.
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Sizing Power Systems for Electric Airplanes
A tutorial addressing motors, propellers, batteries and gearboxes and how they fit together.
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Amps, volts, and things that you need to know about them!
This note is intended to clear up a few terms and concepts about electricity as it applies to electric airplanes.
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Beginner Thoughts
Learning to fly RC planes is a real kick – start with a basic trainer following these guidelines and you'll never regret it
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Carbon Fiber Reinforcing
A light and very strong way to add strength
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How To Add A Balance Plug To A Lipo Battery