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A sailplane has the same flight controls as an airplane. Ailerons to bank the wings, a rudder to keep the nose going straight through the air, an elevator to raise and lower the nose. Some sailplanes also have flaps on the wings to allow the sailplane to fly slowly.
Sailplanes have one flight control that only jets have. Spoilers are devices on the wings that the pilot can raise into the airstream to cause the wing to lose lift. Sailplanes are so aerodynamically efficient that they need spoilers to help the sailplane lose altitude for landing.
Sailplanes can stay in the air without an engine by utilizing rising air currents. Even though the sailplane is always sinking slowly, if the pilot can stay in pockets of air that are rising faster than the sailplane is sinking, the sailplane will climb and gain altitude. The pilot can then use that altitude to glide and search for more rising air.
By gliding forward from one source of rising air to another, a sailplane can cover great distances. Flights of over 300 miles are not uncommon and the world's record for distance is an unbelievable 1,362 miles.
The Soaring Society of America has a good website to use to get more information. www.ssa.org
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agowell most rc planes come with instructions but if you made it yourself then just use the one on your left as the left/right and the one on the right well it depends some you can do things like up/down and diagonally so there is your answer bye
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∙ 7y agoIt takes a properly made paper plane and throwing it straight or slightly upward, with enough thrust. You may have to bend the tail or wings some to adjust it.
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Is there any specific fuel needed to fly an RC plane?
Yes there is a specific fuel needed to fly a RC Plane. This fuel is: Rapicon Max Power RC Airplane Fuel 15% You can buy it here: www.amainhobbies.com
Where can you fly a RC plane in Miami?
Markham park, Weston Fl
How do you land a RC plane?
fly in close to the ground and then cut the throttle at about a foot or above depending on the size of the plane.
How much does it cost to fly a RC planes?
If it is an electric RC plane then all you will need to pay for is the plane and if you plan on crashing a lot some spare propellers if it is an RTF or ready to fly version. If it is an ARF or almost ready to fly you will have to buy a motor too.
Do you have to be a pilot to fly an rc plane?
The hobby of rc plane does not require any special skill like a pilot would have. The only criteria is a love of remote control flying and the desire to have fun with group who shares your passion.
Which RC plane is better F 35 JSF airplane RC plane or F 4 Phantom RC plane?
Both RC plane are awsome because they are both planes.
Is it easy to fly 4ch RC planes?
if you have a lot of area to fly in than it is not too hard. I would recommend the Hobby Zone Super cub for a first plane
Choose the correct answer A He wants to fly a plane B He wants to fly the plane C He wants to flight the plane D None of them?
He wants to fly the plane. or He wants to fly a plane.
Where can you fly a RC plane?
try going to a local green or park they are the most popular places to fly them, Or if you live next to some fields try in there, me and my friend used to fly his at an unused air Field !
Do mini rc planes fly good in strong winds?
Because the planes are small and lightweight strong winds will make them hard or even impossible to fly. On windy days make sure to keep inside with your mimi rc plane.
How high do gas-powered RC planes fly?
They fly the same way any RC plane flies. They just have a different source of fuel. In order to fly, they need an engine, hobby fuel, a fuel pump, a starter for the engine, a 1.5 volt battery, a radio control system, and AA batteries to power the rc system.
Can pope Benedict fly a plane?
No, he can fly in a plane but is not a pilot.
