RC Scale Aerobatics
Michael Hurley discusses the complexities of setting up large-scale aerobatic RC models, focusing on servo matching and new competition formats like Extended Flight Envelope (EFE). He highlights the importance of precise servo alignment and introduces J'Tec's Clamp Locks for model wiring. The first EFE contest will occur from Oct. 5-7, 2001, in Apison, TN.
RC Scale Aerobatics
Michael Hurley discusses the evolution of Radio Control Scale Aerobatics (SA), emphasizing innovation, competition, and community engagement in the hobby.
RADIO CONTROL SCALE AEROBATICS - 2005/06
IN MODEL AVIATION terms, 3-D as a segment of the hobby has
only recently been toweled off and spanked on the bottom. Since 3-D
is not represented in this magazine as its own entity by way of a
column and since it was originally, and still is, most often associated
with Scale Aerobatics (SA), I consider it part of SA.
Today there are many 3-D models available that are not scale,
and I’ll write about some of them from time to time. Flat-winged
foamie 3-D electrics are most often represented as SA airplanes and
have proven to be exceptional 3-D performers. I’m a big fan of the
flat-airfoil aircraft; they are revolutionizing 3-D and the ability to
perform 3-D with a low cost and capable platform.
Giant Scale Aerobatic ARF Building Tips - 2005/06
MOTOR-BOX CONSTRUCTION: The instructions mention some
longitudinal reinforcement pieces for the motor-box construction, but
the photographs look as if the covering is removed from the side of
the aircraft when they’re installed. The airplane was originally
designed with the front hatch removable so that those pieces would be
fine to fit into place, but with the present design it is impossible to fit
those pieces into the fuselage without some deconstruction. So even
though the parts are there and the instructions discuss it, the bracing is
left out.
Giant Scale Aerobatic ARF Building Tips - 2005/06
MOTOR-BOX CONSTRUCTION: The instructions mention some
longitudinal reinforcement pieces for the motor-box construction, but
the photographs look as if the covering is removed from the side of
the aircraft when they’re installed. The airplane was originally
designed with the front hatch removable so that those pieces would be
fine to fit into place, but with the present design it is impossible to fit
those pieces into the fuselage without some deconstruction. So even
though the parts are there and the instructions discuss it, the bracing is
left out.
