Rubber Powered Model Airplanes: Comprehensive Building and Flying Basics Plus Advanced Design-Your -Own Instruction

Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0938716190
Manufacturer: Motorbooks International
Average Customer Review: (From 7 total reviews)
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Editorial Reviews

Book Description:
This comprehensive manual covers rubber powered model airplanes from the simplest beginner’s trainer through gradually more complex designs including winning scale and duration fliers.

Even if you have never built a model before, the simple line drawings and detailed photos will give you the tools and teach you the techniques that will result in light, sturdy model airplanes that will surprise and delight you with their sustained flights.

Customer Reviews

Good, but not as good as it could be by D. W. Mackie
I got this book because this is the book that seems to be recommended the most for people with an interest in building rubber-powered models. For the most part, it’s a good book that does provide a good introduction to the hobby. However, I agree with a previous reviewer that a glossary would be helpful, and also this book is sorely in need of updating. It’s clear that the book was written some time ago, and the copyright’s just been renewed periodically. The instructions for the models could really use a parts list of what’s needed (so that you don’t have to go thru the directions over and over again trying to figure out what you need), and I think the book in general needs a good editing.

Rubber Powered Model Airplanes: Comprehensive? by Kevin Mooney
Having recently purchased and read Don Ross’ RUBBER POWERED MODELS:COMPREHENSIVE BUILDING AND FLYING BASICS, PLUS ADVANCED DESIGN YOUR OWN INSTRUCTION, I have a suggestion to the author and/or publisher…..provide a glossary of definitions to define the many abbreviations that the “veteran” hobbyist use. Since the book is aimed mainly at the “newcomer” that may not understand “OOS” means “Out Of Sight”(for example) he/she may feel that the text is too technical miss the great advice of an experienced modeler. This is not a criticism but a suggestion coming from someone that enjoyed the book, but wondered what a few of the abbreviations meant. I especially liked the chopping tool plan. Thank you for an informative book on a great hobby.

I’m disappointed. by
This book, as I understand, is for beginners from age 8 to 12, have never had any experience with model aircraft. It teaches how to nail down sticks and putting on glue sort of things. Hardly discuss any theory. Absolutely has nothing to do with modern rubber powered contest model aircraft. It’s published in 1998. If change this to 1948 it wouldn’t surprise me at all, since it does reflect any development in model aircraft technology in the recent half century.

Well written, every thing for the beginer to the expert. by Thomas T. Verga
I was pleasantly surprised at the completness of this book. I will be able to use this book in my 9th grade technology class for basic flight information. The advanced information will also be used by the students entering the science olympiad.

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