There is a new battery model out called a He Cell. It is an upgraded version of the conventional NiMH battery. you can find more information here: http://adamone.rchomepage.com/guide3.htm
Flying Models is a magazine dedicated to model airplanes. Their most recent issue in May 2013 includes a review of the Toledo Weak Signals Show in Toledo, Ohio and a review of a model airplane called the "F6F Hellcat". Another magazine dedicated to model airplanes is called Model Airplane News. This magazine, like Flying Models, are specifically written for model airplane enthusiasts.
A video showing a person demonstrating how to launch a model airplane
RC model airplanes are just one of the styles and various brands of radio controlled models. For a selection of RC flying machines complete with pictures check out http://www.nitroplanes.com for RC model airplanes, jets and helicopters.
Foam rc airplanes are a wonderful hobby entailing the building and flying of model airplanes that are constructed out of a lightweight but durable foam. More information on this hobby can be found at www.rcfoamairplanes.com.
Walter A. Musciano has written: 'The complete book of building and flying model airplanes' -- subject(s): Airplanes, Control line aircraft, Models, Radio control 'Building and flying scale-model aircraft' -- subject(s): Airplanes, Models 'Building and operating model cars' -- subject(s): Automobiles, Models, Juvenile literature 'Building and flying model airplanes' 'Messerschmitt aces' -- subject(s): Biography, Fighter pilots, German Aerial operations, Germany, Germany. Luftwaffe, History, Messerschmitt 109 (Fighter planes), Messerschmitt airplanes, World War, 1939-1945 'Building and sailing model boats' -- subject(s): Boatbuilding, Ship models 'Warbirds of the Sea, 1911-1945'
People use model airplanes because they like airplanes or the look of them.
Chris Theodorakis liked to build model airplanes as a hobby. He was passionate about constructing and flying these intricate models.
Building a flying model airplane from a kit is hard for some people but it really depends on your skill level and experince. Using a kit does help beginers because it comes with directions and pre-made parts.
There are many types of model aircraft, some are scale models, very exact, but don't fly. Others can be free flying or radio controlled flyers. Some are flown on wires in a circle around you.
V. E. Smeed has written: 'Model flying--the first fifty years' 'Encyclopedia of model aircraft' -- subject(s): Models, Airplanes, Encyclopedias 'The Pegasus book of model making' -- subject(s): Models and modelmaking
One can purchase older plastic model airplanes from many different stores. Some examples of stores with older plastic model airplanes include HobbyLinc and eBay.
Bernard C. Friedman has written: 'Model airplanes' -- subject(s): Airplanes, Models 'The how book for the model airplane maker' -- subject(s): Airplanes, Models