Build and fly your very own model airplane design. Using straightforward explanations, you will learn important design trade-offs and how to choose among them.

In this book you will discover:

• When it makes sense to use one of the innovative KFm airfoils.
• The latest research and techniques are explained in clear language.
• The special challenges faced by the smaller models and how to overcome them.
• Easy rules for selecting the right power system, both gas and electric.
• Pros and cons of canard and multi-wing configurations.
• How to choose the right material for each part of the airplane.
• A step-by-step design process that includes goal setting and flight testing.
• In-depth discussions of important topics like airfoils and wing design.
• The sources of air drag and how to minimize their impact.

Not just for beginners! Exhaustively researched, there is something for everyone among the wealth of information it contains.

Not just for electric models! The power systems chapter covers gas engines and electric motors. Most of the book applies equally well to gliders.

This is what Greg Gimlick, Electrics columnist of Model Aviation magazine, had to say:

“This book is a joy to read! The writing style and wit add dimension in a way that is rarely found in today’s reference materials. If someone has considered designing their own airplane and been put off because of complicated formulas, vocabulary and reference style that would bore even an engineer, this will convince them to go ahead and try it. Written with real people in mind and not engineers — and I mean that in a good way. This is a book that will reside along the other favorites on my bookshelf. Carlos really managed to produce a book that will last a long time and become one of the standards for modelers.”

Click here to see an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) preview of the book.

Nobody is going to read a book like this because they have to. My #1 goal from the beginning was to write a book that was interesting and a fun read. I did a ton of research and found lots of interesting information that I’d never seen before. But I also went to a lot of trouble to make sure it doesn’t read like other boring technical books. I think it’s the combination of these two that had the reviewers so excited.

A perfect complement to RCadvisor’s online model airplane calculator, this book stands completely on its own. All of the formulas included can be easily used with a spreadsheet or hand-held calculator.

Special Offer

The book is just $19.95. That is a lot less than the price of a new kit! Book orders placed through this website are always autographed. For a limited time I’m throwing in a free six month subscription to the premium features of the calculator. That is a $12 value! This subscription unlocks the optimizer and all the other advanced calculator features. Current subscribers can extend their subscription for another six months with this offer. The subscription starts on the date of purchase. They do not auto-renew - expect a reminder email about a week before it expires.

Bonus Stickers

While supplies last, I’m also throwing in free high quality vinyl stickers with every order. They are three-inch high copies of the RCadvisor logo in full color. The vinyl is only 0.002 inches thick and is self adhesive. They look great!

Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: RCadvisor.com (January 28, 2009)

In Stock.