AboutKen Myers Expertise I can answer beginning, advanced and expert questions about electrically
powered R/C model aircraft, and many questions about R/C model aircraft of
all types, except helicopters. I`ve been building, flying and designing R/C
model aircraft for 40 years.
Experience I have been building and flying radio controlled model aircraft since 1960. I'm the president of the Electric Flyers Only, Inc., located in southeasten Michigan. I'm a past president of the National Electric Aircraft Council. I'm vice-president of the Midwest R/C Society. I was president and main founder of the UFO (Union Lake Flying Organization). I've built and flown most types of model aircraft except helicopters.
Question Hello:
I am looking at designing a very simple trainer- style aircraft to carry an all- up weight of 4 kg as a platform for a camera and so forth....sort of a testbed for bits and pieces. I know that I could do it cheaper by getting one RTF off-the-shelf, however want to be part of the entire process, from conceptual design and construction, up till the final crash (eventually I am sure). I am not looking at an unusual design, but rather I wish to have a hi- wing, simple and stable aircraft. I want to come up with all the numbers for the aircraft to aid in further understanding before tackling more difficult designs, rather than just 'eyeing' the correct proportions. Things like tail moment arm, tail surface areas, etc are the sorts of things I want to calculate. Can you point me to the best place to find these sorts of calculations? I would ideally like a simple step-by-step design of a similar aircraft. I haven't been able to find one despite much effort.
Kind regards,
Reuven
Answer Hi Reuven,
I believe that you will find Carlos Reyes book Model Airplane Design Made Easy a good place to start.
