{"id":482,"date":"2017-10-04T21:05:37","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T02:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westerman.photo\/?page_id=482"},"modified":"2024-08-11T23:56:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T04:56:56","slug":"radio-control-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westerman.photo\/index.php\/radio-control-aircraft\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Control Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lately I’ve been into fixed wing RC, both electric and gas (nitro) engines. After flying drones for many years I’ve enjoyed the challenge of not using a GPS for guidance and having to actually “fly” the airplane. There is no pause button with these guys so  you have to stay active when piloting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RC foamie – Very fun to fly!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This plane was headed to the garbage before I rescued and rebuilt it. I added the ailerons to the dihedral wingtips for a more control and coordinated turns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All the new technology, like brushless electric motors, gyro-stabilizers, digital spread spectrum, FPV video systems and the like make this hobby a hoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The electric “foamie”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A few years back I purchased some used airplanes at an auction. I randomly fell into this auction where they were selling these planes from someone’s estate. Apparently the person who built them passed so I bought 4 of them. One of them was in pieces in a box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The biplane.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This biplane had torn skin, old avionics and a seized engine\/carburetor. With some TLC I was able to get everything back operational. I’ve replaced all the avionics with brand new receiver and flight controller. So this 1970’s bird has a 2019 feel. I’ve since replaced the wheels with tundra wheels because I have to take off in tall grass. These little wheels pictured here are not good for grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n