The Gliding Handbook (PoD)

The Gliding Handbook

ARF models Selecting, building, flying in

Everything you always wanted to know about model gliders!

Gliding is probably one of the most elegant forms of moving in the air. No wonder, then, that it also has a very special appeal for model pilots and that many beginners choose gliding.

In this book, FMT author Werner Baumeister explains everything you need to get started successfully. The construction and special features of today's widely used ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) models are explained as well as the important steps of setting up, flying in, and optimising. Of course, the experienced glider pilot also gives plenty of tips from his many years of practice, making it easier to get started in successful model gliding. And by the way: even old hands can benefit from some of the author's tips in this book.

From the content:

• Which model suits me? – a decision-making aid

• Electric or "clean”

• The shopping checks

• The model

• Flying in and optimising

• EWD and centre of gravity – and what goes with it

• When the wings flap...

• Help, my model is gone!

• First aid for beginners