Balance

Understanding Model Airplane Downthrust

Friday, September 14th, 2012 10:14 am GMT -6 Friday, September 14th, 2012 10:14 am GMT -6Friday, September 14th, 2012 10:14 am GMT -6

It took me years to unravel this mystery.

Thursday, September 13th, 2012 10:08 am GMT -6 Thursday, September 13th, 2012 10:08 am GMT -6Thursday, September 13th, 2012 10:08 am GMT -6

Do not confuse this with the balance point of your model!

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 10:33 am GMT -6 Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 10:33 am GMT -6Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 10:33 am GMT -6

How much throw should you use on each control surface of your new model airplane?

Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 11:35 am GMT -6 Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 11:35 am GMT -6Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 11:35 am GMT -6

Minimize the risk of losing your model on your next maiden flight.

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 10:33 am GMT -6 Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 10:33 am GMT -6Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 10:33 am GMT -6

Tips for finding the perfect charger to meet your needs, specially if you are just getting started.

Tagged with: Balance, CG, Flying, Safety, Tips, Video

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 09:00 am GMT -6 Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 09:00 am GMT -6Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 09:00 am GMT -6

What is an easy way to check the balance of your model airplane? Where should it balance?

Tagged with: Balance, Flying, Lateral, Tips, Video

Friday, June 15th, 2012 07:29 am GMT -6 Friday, June 15th, 2012 07:29 am GMT -6Friday, June 15th, 2012 07:29 am GMT -6

I usually forget to do this, but checking the lateral balance of your model before its maiden flight is well worth doing.
Continue reading “Lateral Balancing your Model Airplane” »

Friday, June 8th, 2012 07:52 am GMT -6 Friday, June 8th, 2012 07:52 am GMT -6Friday, June 8th, 2012 07:52 am GMT -6

How can you test your model to see if the CG is in the right spot? What about the dive test? Inverted flying test? How do these tests work?

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 10:21 am GMT -6 Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 10:21 am GMT -6Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 10:21 am GMT -6

Wondering if you have been flying around nose heavy? Is being nose heavy all that bad?
Continue reading “Tip: Is your Model Airplane Nose Heavy?” »

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