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Announcements
Mamba Monster 2 Combo with 2200kv motor now in stock - with 2650 motor coming next week!
Winning number for the end of April invoice draw has been posted! Check the Promotions page.
Tech Tips
IT IS possible to predict the LEVEL FLIGHT characteristics of an aircraft design by its wing loading, or conversely, the optimum aircraft weight for a...
Model Aeronautics Association of Canada(MAAC)
MAAC General Safety Code
MAAC Guideline for Safe Field Operation
MAAC Giant Scale Safety Standards...
THE PILOT BEARS ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY for both the airworthiness of the aircraft flown and his / her own ability to safely fly the aircraft.
BATTERY LOCATION is critical on gas engine aircraft. Keep radio batteries some 8 to 10 inches from engines or ignition systems, batteries or switches.
RADIO...
Engine selection is critical to achieving the expected flight performance of a particular aircraft design. Plan ahead.
A general power to weight value (0...
"Giant Scale" - as defined by the Intenatinal Miniature Aircraft Association for thier events:
Sport / Scale Aircraft - 80" monoplane, 60...
"Giant Scale" - as defined by the Intenatinal Miniature Aircraft Association for thier events:
Sport / Scale Aircraft - 80" monoplane, 60...
Large models exert tremendous forces on structure, hinges and controls. Vibration from large displacement engines can cause bolts to loosen and the early...
The configuration calculated here yields a theoretical safety margin of 20%.
The following formula acknowledges the elevator as the critical component in any...
Builders should be aware that some manufacturers will not warranty their products if soft mounted. They claim the resulting harmonic frequency causes premature...
