Horizontal tail incidence and downwash estimating

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Model aircraft flying at cruise speeds require that the horizontal tail's incidence are balanced with the wings' downwash to reduce drag and maximize speed. Several tips on how to properly estimate downwash and maintain optimal cruising speed are discussed.

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How to design and build light, sturdy airframes

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Guidelines on how to construct model airplanes which are light but strong are presented. The importance of using the correct materials is emphasized and the different aspects of the planes and the stresses they must endure are described.

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Propeller selection: basic principles

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Several factors must be noted when choosing the right propeller for a model aircraft. The basics of how propellers work is one area. The construction of propellers and the science laws governing their action are discussed.

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