Model flying – Getting started made easy

Book excerpt: The dream of flying - with the right beginner model it becomes reality. Buy, unpack and off to your first flying lesson – the most modern materials, complete packages and sophisticated electronics make it possible to start flying very quickly, after all, that is the essence of this beautiful hobby. At the beginning this book shows a few basics to the ideal beginner model, what is important for the remote control and the modern drives and batteries. Thus entertainingly conveyed theory equipped, then goes straight into practice with four particularly suitable models. The first model is the EasyStar from Multiplex, a robust motor glider. This is followed by the motorglider Arcus from Robbe, with which you can get to grips with aileron flying. The third model is the EasyCub from Multiplex, a powered glider, which is a bit more demanding in terms of flying and there is also a bit more to do in the basement. And finally, the motor model Minimag from Multiplex is presented, which offers very special flying fun. Besides the suitable airplane the author describes in detail the practice of flying, either with or without an instructor, and gives many useful hints on how to take off, fly and land successfully and enjoyment. And if a mishap does occur? - No problem, repairing minor damage is very easy today. This book helps everyone to get started easily in model flying!