How can we predict the plane’s center-of-gravity before committing to a physical design? [Steve] discusses related design decisions with an in-depth exploration of his CAD design, modeled down ...

Tongue-and-groove joint Naturally, for an RC plane, weight is an issue. When’s the last time you used 0% infill, as he does for some parts? Those parts also have only one perimeter, making this ...

The 3D Printing Club had an air of optimism around its remote-controlled plane's maiden flight on June 16, 2024. The plane, a ...

About The Drak Project The Ritewing Drak is a visually stunning and durable remote control (RC) airplane design that is capable of extremely stable and energy efficient flight. This aircraft was ...

Step-by-step guide to installing the sliding door on the PC-6 Pilatus Turbo Porter model by MR Aerodesign. Perfect for RC ...

So, unlike the single, or double, axis prop-rotor tail-sitters such as the following: - NASA's Puffin vertical take-off and landing tail sitter aircraft concept. - 11-year-old Aeronautics Tail ...

In Part 3 of the Artemis Mega Trailer build series, we focus on how this custom trailer is designed to transport massive RC aircraft with ease. See the features, design decisions, and progress up ...

If it crashes or needs a design tweak for a new mission ... was based on a conventional radio-controlled (RC) aircraft made of balsa wood, which is much lighter and stronger than the ABS plastic ...

A Swedish man modified an RC airplane, stuck a camera on it, and then flew it to space and back. By Kelsey D. Atherton Published Mar 12, 2013 1:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily newsletter ...