R/C Plane Theory Notes

Welcome to theory page of the project. My idea for this page is to make available for you the theory behind the project. You can see what categories things will go into below. Over the coming months this page will grow...

Bear in mind this is not supposed to be a complete text-book style resource but rather a collection of useful rc plane and rc flight info that we've used and can be applied to design, building and flying.

Lift and Drag Equations

Atmospheric Model and Calculations

Wing Design - Area, aspect ratio and aerofoil choice

Construction - Laser cutting, materials etc

Power - Propulsive power required and introduction to propulsive power available

Prop Selection, Engine and Engine Power

Electric Power Supply - Electrical energy sources and demands. Solar cells

Radio Control and Telemetry - Range and power issues

GPS - Thoughts on GPS tracking and use for flying

Aerial Video and getting the image back to a screen. Range issues


	R/C Plane Theory Notes Welcome to theory page of the project. My idea for this page is to make available for you the theory behind the project. You can see what categories things will go into below. Over the coming months this page will grow... Bear in mind this is not supposed to be a complete text-book style resource but rather a collection of useful rc plane and rc flight info that we've used and can be applied to design, building and flying. Lift and Drag Equations Atmospheric Model and Calculations Wing Design - Area, aspect ratio and aerofoil choice Construction - Laser cutting, materials etc Power - Propulsive power required and introduction to propulsive power available Prop Selection, Engine and Engine Power Electric Power Supply - Electrical energy sources and demands. Solar cells Radio Control and Telemetry - Range and power issues GPS - Thoughts on GPS tracking and use for flying Aerial Video and getting the image back to a screen. Range issues