With so many examples to look at, building a solar-powered RC airplane in 2024 should be a snap, surely? The first handicap was that [ProjectAir] is based in the UK, which means dealing with the ...

Explore an innovative experiment where an RC airplane is powered using a repurposed hard drive motor. With careful assembly and precision engineering, this build tests the limits of lightweight ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrew Sommers, Miami University (THE CONVERSATION) If you are a frequent flyer ...

In short, deicing is necessary because snow and ice on airplane wings can decrease lift by as much as 30%. Lift is the vertical upward force that keeps a plane in the sky. It is generated when air ...

Discover the process of creating a fully functional RC airplane using 3D printing. From printing the parts to assembling, painting, and flying, this guide covers everything needed to bring an ...