Building A Flying Model Airplane?

Question

I want to build a small model airplane like an R/C type. However, I want it to fly not just be a model. How would I do this without a kit or a hobby shop for pre-made parts. Also what math is involved to figur out how much lift I need and stuff like that. Thanks.

Answer 1

The answer to your question is in books. Its not just something you can pick up and start doing. People are experts at this stuff and you need a number of specialty tools. Visit a hobby shop and ask the workers there for some guidance or join an R/C plane club in your area or buy/borrow some books on the subject. All I can say is that there's a LOT to it.

From what I know, it would be cheaper to start with a kit than building one from scratch.

Good luck with the new hobby!

Answer 2

I'm sorry but I don't know what to tell you.

But on the other hand, that is so cool! :  D

Answer 3

I know that there are RC plane clubs that would prolly be your first and best place to draw knowlege then I would start looking info up online.

Answer 4

ok you can buy just the plans and make the thing to almost any scale you want

there are some bigguns out there

for the most part this wil cost more then a kit though

the controls are real simple and require almost no adjustment(unlike a heli)

you should really start with a small kit

you can buy the m in stages and work up to something that you build/design yourself

goodluck