| In this article we are going to look at giant scale RC | | | | These large scale airplanes are normally powered by |
| airplanes. These large scale RC airplanes are more | | | | petrol engines up to and sometimes beyond 100cc. |
| often than not war birds, both fighter and bomber | | | | Many users are now exclusively using 2.4GHz Radio |
| variants, believe me seeing something like a B17 flying | | | | control equipment; all servos must be of the metal |
| around is truly impressive. These giant scale RC | | | | gear type and things like control clevis and horns need |
| airplanes are generally categorized by their weight. | | | | to be beefed up. This is where weight starts to play its |
| This is because when an RC aircraft reaches a | | | | role as these airplanes need stronger heavier kit for |
| certain weight, in this case over 44lb (20kg) models | | | | durability, they also need stronger heavier and sprung |
| are subject to an inspection by the Large Model | | | | Oleos to absorb landing shocks, and so weight can |
| Association on behalf of the CAA in the UK and the | | | | increase exponentially. These large scale RC airplanes |
| IMAA in the US. | | | | are not particularly difficult to fly and sometimes they |
| This series of inspections are designed to ensure the | | | | can be easier due to their increased stability, this is |
| safety of the public, by imposing certain standards in | | | | especially true in gusty weather. |
| the construction of the airframe and integrity of its | | | | Many might say that this is an awful lot of hassle |
| control systems including double redundant elevator | | | | when if you keep the weight below 44lb you are |
| control, twin batteries with automatic switching etc. | | | | relatively free of rules and regulation, but I urge you to |
| These airplanes usually have wingspans of greater | | | | go to a meeting of these large war birds you may just |
| than 85 inches and look superb in flight. | | | | become hooked. |