How Do I Use the Rudder? While learning the basics of RC flying, most student pilots typically do very little with their left hand on the transmitter control sticks. They Read more
Trimming from the Ground Up: Right Thrust, Landing & Altitude Adjustment Originally by Dean Pappas for Sport Aviator As it turns out, there aren’t all that many things to check when test-flying a new airplane, but if one of Read more
Sealing the Aileron Hinge Line Originally by Dean Pappas for Sport Aviator Sealing the hinge gaps is important. It is one of the simplest things in the world to do, and it can fix Read more
Foam Aircraft Design Project Once a winning design is chosen, it is time to start refining. Without being too critical, point out areas where major design flaws are present Read more
Trimming from the Ground Up: Pitch A typical safe starting point for almost any airplane is if the CG is placed at 25% of the mean aerodynamic wing chord (MAC). The farthest back the CG Read more