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An expert helps you perfect your flying skills.

It's a lot easier to fly RC planes now than it used to be. There's been a revolution, thanks to the miniaturization and lower cost of tiny electronics and rechargeable batteries. These days you can buy a ready-to-fly plane, charge the battery, and be in the air within an hour. And that's part of the problem. Now it's so easy to get into the air, you can get there long before you're ready. Through trial and error, I've discovered which planes are the best for novice RC pilots. There are dozens of choices, but relatively few have earned a place in this book. I've purchased and flown all of the planes mentioned here (along with other planes that didn't make it into this book). My recommendations are based solely on how the planes perform, the quality of the materials, and the manufacturer's customer support.

KCas Guide to Radio Control Flight is the premier guide for RC model airplane enthusiasts. This book guides the beginner through every aspect imaginable of this popular hobby. It covers such topics as what to do to get started, how to choose the best trainer, how everything works, aerodynamics, flying techniques, all of the different types of models to choose from, and the different types of competitions in which you can compete. Thereas even a pre-flight checklist, a huge RC glossary, and lots more. Getting started the wrong way can be an expensive mistake, so take home this guide and do it right the first time.

Sport flying is about to take off. This summer, the Federal Aviation Administration will approve a new sport flying license that will let people earn their wings for a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional license. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Sport Flying introduces this new field of flying to consumers, and shows you how to fly smart—offering hundreds of tips on how to get more flying fun for less money. • Includes an illustrated buyer’s guide, rules of the air, and tips for passing the test. • First book on the topic of sport flying.

The flightbox reference guide for basic and sport RC aerobatics. Features flight instructions for the stall turn, Cuban-8, snap roll, shark's tooth, outside loop & more.