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Latest articles:

EDF Models - part 1

EDF Models - part 2

EDF Models - part 3

 

Inspirational models:

Dominator 44 - A propeller driven jet-style model by Mike White

Veron Cardinal diesel to electric conversion by Jock Cameron

Lovely Day - a tailless electric glider by Mike White

Graham Dorschell's EDF Avro Vulcan - Part 1

Graham Dorschell's EDF Avro Vulcan - Part 2

Wes Edwards' Chimera Indoor Model

P51 Mustang - electric conversion of the 65 inch Hangar 9 model - Part 1

P51 Mustang - electric conversion of the 65 inch Hangar 9 model - Part 2

P51 Mustang - electric conversion of the 65 inch Hangar 9 model - Part 3

P51 Mustang - electric conversion of the 65 inch Hangar 9 model - Part 4

Quo Vadis - electric vintage style design by Mike White

Stoltac - an electric STOL twin by John Swain

Fly Baby - i.c. to electric conversion by Stuart Warne

Pilot George and his Chubby Lady

Taltos - a 60 inch span electrified classic vintage 2.5cc contest power design

Tony Reynaud's 71 inch span all-foam C130 Hercules - Part 1

Tony Reynaud's 71 inch span all-foam C130 Hercules - Part 2

Tony Reynaud's 71 inch span all-foam C130 Hercules - Part 3

Alan Simmons' 62 inch Vickers Viscount - a scale twin EDF test bed

Toni Reynaud's 62 inch span all-foam Hawker Hurricane - Part 1

Toni Reynaud's 62 inch span all-foam Hawker Hurricane - Part 2

Toni Reynaud's 62 inch span all-foam Hawker Hurricane - Part 3

How and why my T-33 was recycled into a 'sort of' Heinkel He162 Salamander

 

How to articles:

How to Choose an Electric Power System - part 1

How to Choose an Electric Power System - part 2

10 Top Take Off Tips

How to Land an RC Model - Part 1: The Approach

How to Land an RC Model - Part 2: The Landing

How to Land an RC Model - Part 3: The Touchdown

How To Make a Radio Controlled Opening Canopy

How To Avoid Crashing - Part 1

How To Avoid Crashing - Part 2

How To Avoid Crashing - Part 3

5 Ways To Increase Performance - Without Buying A New Power System

How To Add A Separate Power Supply For A Retract Servo

How To Charge Individual Hydride Batteries, or Cells

 

Ask Andrew - reader's questions answered:

Help! My transmitter's got all wet!

Power system question - is my lipo battery suitable for this model?

Can I use a lipo battery with this old model?

Has my receiver battery been damaged?

Is it safe to fly near to an electric fence?

 

Beginner's corner:

A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Flight - Part 1 - Introduction

A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Flight - Part 2 - Getting Started

A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Flight - Part 3 - Choosing Equipment

A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Flight - Part 4 - Setting Up Your Model

A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Flight - Part 5 - Which Mode is Best?

A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Flight - Part 6 - Clubs and Instructors

A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Flight - Part 7 - Preparing to Fly

 

 

Charger articles:

Cleaning charger switches

Charger Cable Project

 

 

Entertainment:

From RC models to full size

Skyship - a large RC flying saucer - Part 1

Skyship - a large RC flying saucer - Part 2

White Diamond microlight design project by Andrew Gibbs - Part 1

White Diamond microlight design project by Andrew Gibbs - Part 2

White Diamond microlight design project by Andrew Gibbs - Part 3

A large slot car track

 

 

Power system articles:

Propeller Problems!

Guide to choosing an Electric Power System - part 1

Guide to choosing an Electric Power System - part 2

 

Glossary of Electric Flight Terms:

Part 1 - A to D

Part 2 - E to K

Part 3 - L to P

Part 4 - R to Z

 

Aerodynamics articles:

A discussion about side & down thrust

 

Plans for download (free of charge):

Chimera plan

Chimera builder's guide

 

Would you like to share the story of your model? We'd love to hear from you!

Guidance for contributors

 

 

 

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