Ready to take the plunge into some form of modeling, or know someone who is? Then try or recommend any one or some of these books to help successfully launch an enjoyable hobby.
BOOK Beginners
BUILDING & FLYING CONTROL LINE MODEL AIRCRAFT (C00058) Sarpolus. There are hundreds of photos, illustra- tions, how-tos, helpful tips and short cuts in this book for the control line enthusiast. 64 pgs.; Sftbd. ................................ $7.95
INTRODUCING R/C MODEL AIRCRAFT (A11113) Burkinshaw. An informative guide, by the former editor of RCM&E magazine, to the areas of R/C model air- craft that most confuse most beginners. Illustrated. 108 pgs.; Sftbd.............. $7.95
Choppers
FLYING MODEL HELICOPTERS (A11109) Day.A step-by-step guide, from preliminary exercises to advanced aero- batics and more. It also provides informa- tive comments on typical models, their requirements, and set up. Illustrated. 191 pgs; Sftbd.......................................$13.95
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS (A11105) Papillon.Everything you need to know about choosing, building, and flying a radio controlled helicopter. Illustrated. 170 pgs; Sftbd. ..............................$20.95
Electrics
THE WORLD OF INDOOR/MICRO RA- DIO CONTROLLED MODEL AIRCRAFT (A11810) Aberle. A comprehensive guide for indoor and micro R/C aircraft. Written as a Microsoft Word file the disc can be read by either Windows or Mac OS. 118 pgs, 138 color photos; CD.............$15.00
Freeflight
FLYING MODELS — RUBBER, CO2, ELECTRIC & MICRO RADIO CONTROL (A11530) Ross. The companion to Don Ross’s popular Model Airplanesopens the world of electric power, CO2, micro R/C and compressed air to the beginner and expert. 240 pgs.; Sftbd.................. $19.95
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RUBBER POWERED MODEL AIR- PLANES (A11043) Ross. Everything you need to know for successfully building or flying almost any kind of rubber powered model airplane. One of the best books available. Well illustrated with appendix. 168 pgs.; Sftbd. ............................. $14.95
SCALE AIRCRAFT FOR FREE FLIGHT (A11106) Coates/Smeed. An edited ver- sion of a series of articles, written by the late Eric Coates, offering advice on the choice of model prototype, construction, covering, finishing, detailing, and more. Illustrated. 126 pgs.; Sftbd.............$10.95
Hannan’s Runway
GBs & GEE BEES (A11780) Hannan. This book is dedicated to racers, the Gor- Don Bennett races of the early 1900s and the ubiquitous Granville Gee Bees. Has Peanut plans and 3-views plus articles on the early races. 26 pgs.; Sftbd.......$11.95
MODEL BUILDERS AND THEIR MOD- ELS (A11782) Hannan. A compilation of model aviation with the accent on the con- tributions of well-known modelers who have passed away. 34 pgs.; Sftbd. .........$14.95
MODELS & METHODS (A11781) Han-
nan.Contains plans for a diverse selection of models as well as articles that detail their construction. 26 pgs.; Sftbd...$11.95
MODELS & MODELERS, VOL.1 (A11760)
Hannan.This is the first salute to modelers and their models around the world. Also has an assortment of plans and 3-views. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. .................$11.95
MODELS & MODELERS, VOL.2 (A11761) Hannan. Here’s the second salute to international modeling and the modelers. This one has quite a few plans, as well some 3-views. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. ...............................$11.95
PEANUTS & PISTACHIOS, VOL.6 (A11755) Hannan.Extra pages in #6 to fit all the articles, four model plans, and the usual 3-views. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. ......$11.95
PLANS & 3-VIEWS, VOL. 2 (A11771)
Hannan.In the second of the series there are only two 3-views, plus four plans, two for autogyros including the sport Georgyro. 26 pgs.; Sftbd. ...............................$10.95
STICK AND TISSUE, VOL. 1 (A11783) Hannan. Besides a story about Charles Penaud and his Planophore, more stories about modeling history. Plans and photos 26 pgs.; Sftbd. ...............................$11.95
STICK AND TISSUE, VOL. 3 (A11784) Hannan. Third in the series with a story about the Gee Bee Ascender plus Trim- ming a Peanut. 26 pgs.; Sftbd.......$11.95
Harry Higley Series
ALL ABOUT ENGINES (A15808) Higley. An expanded book with an extreme amount of practical information of just about everything to do with model engines, be they four-stroke, two stroke, glow, or diesel. 124 pgs.; Sftbd...................$23.95
ARFING *Limited Quantity* (A15811) Higley. If you love flying or want to learn how without alot of building this is the book for you. Easy to understand and well illustrated with plenty of photos. 113 pgs.; Sftbd. .............................................$21.95
ENTERING ELECTRICS (A15801) Higley. A comprehensive book on all as- pects of electric flight for models. Thirteen chapters go through all the basics. Over 500 photos. 97 pgs.; Sftbd. ...........$17.95
FOAMING AROUND (A15814) Higley. Methods and tips for working with all the different foams currently being used in light electric models of all kinds, scale and/or aerobatic.100 pgs.; Sftbd. ..$25.95
HARRY’S NOTEBOOK (A15813) Higley. Covering a wide variety of topics, instead of a single subject, this book is loaded with practical how-tos for all sorts of modeling needs. 113 pgs.; Sftbd...................$26.95
RADIO PROGRAMMING FUTABA’S 9CA (A15815) Higley. An extremely in- depth and detailed guide to understanding the programming process of Futaba’s pop- ular 9CA radio platform. Removes all of the mystery associated with computer radios. 89 pgs.; Sftbd. ...............................$26.95
THERE ARE NO SECRETS (A15805)
Higley.This is a comprehensive and easy to read book about model finishing tech- niques with tips on everything from paints to iron-on coverings. 313 photos help show the way. 90 pgs.; Sftbd. .......$17.95
Powerplants
PROP TALK (A11710)
Brooks.This book examines many of the factors affecting props, and provides the elementary math equations to solve some of the common problems. Includes a nomogragh calcula- tor. 98 pgs.; Sftbd. .........................$19.95
2-STROKE GLOW ENGINES FOR R/C AIRCRAFT (A11009) Gierke. An invalu- able guide to understanding the basic the- ory of engine operation. Illustrations. 175 pgs.; Sftbd......................................$19.95
2-STROKE GLOW ENGINES VOL. 2, POWER: BEYOND THE BASICS (A11841) Gierke. Everything you ever wanted to know about running and main- taining 2-stroke glow engines, including their history. Full of color pictures. 145 pgs.; Sftbd......................................$24.95
Soaring
BASICS OF RADIO CONTROL SAIL - PLANES (A11078) Gornick. This book is a good overview for those who want to get acquainted with R/C soaring. Deals with slope, thermal and aerobatics. Illustrated. 76 pgs.; Sftbd. ...............................$12.95
GLIDING WITH RADIO CONTROL (A11112) Simons. A simple guide to R/C glider flying that will help the beginner avoid those early frustrating errors. Learn all the basics, from choosing your first model to flying loops. Illustrated. 122 pgs.; Sftbd. ...............................................$7.95
OLD BUZZARD’S SOARING BOOK (A11560) Thornburg. The author passes on every flying tip that he has learned from R/C glider experts on both sides of the Atlantic. Over 100 ideas to help you soar longer and higher.154 pgs.; Sftbd. .............................................$16.95
RADIO CONTROL GLIDERS (A11114) Stringwell. This book explains the full scope of radio control soaring from unpow- dered scale models to competitive thermal soaring. An invaluable reference source for any glider enthusiast. Illustrated. 149 pgs.; Sftbd......................................$18.95
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