Getting started with drones and model airplanes / Patrick Sherman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sherman, Patrick (Drone aircraft specialist), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Airplanes--Models--Radio control.

Airplanes.

Drone aircraft--Piloting.

Drone aircraft.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (315 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., [2024]

Summary:

This book by Patrick Sherman serves as a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts and beginners in the world of drones and model airplanes. It covers the fundamental aspects of starting with drones, including safety considerations, understanding types of aircraft, aerodynamics, and the necessary rules and regulations. The book delves into the technical components and operational skills needed for flying drones and model aircraft effectively, offering insights into aerodynamics, control inputs, and aerial imaging. It aims to educate readers on the practical and technical facets of the hobby, with a focus on safety, skill development, and enjoyment. The book appeals to hobbyists, aspiring pilots, and anyone interested in aeronautics, providing them with historical context, practical advice, and strategies for mastering flight operations. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

Preface

1-First, Do No Harm

Safety First

Is a Model Airplane a Drone?

First, Have Some Fun

Coming to Terms

Charting a Course

2-Time for a Little R&amp

R: Rules and Regulations

Have a NAS Day

Follow the Rules . . . But Which Rules?

Rules and Regulations

Certification Standards

Aircraft Registration and Equipage

Airspace Types and Requirements

That Was Easy

Exigent Circumstances

3-The Many Different Types of Aircraft

Float or Fly?

The Wright Way

Airplanes: From the Ground Up

Winging It

Moving Forward

Rotorcraft: Count the Propellers

VTOLs: Like a Bar Bet Gone Wrong

Yeah, But How Do They Fly?

4-Aerodynamics: A Dangerously Incomplete Education

The Four Forces of Flight

Understanding Lift

The Limits of Lift

Lift and Rotorcraft

Find Your Center

Watch Your Attitude

Fixed-Wing Maneuvering

Rotorcraft Maneuvering

Feeling Torqued Off?

Mission Accomplished?

5-Bits and Pieces: What's on the Inside?

The Brains of the Outfit

Sensor Smorgasbord

Outside the Box

Making a Move

Being Pushy

Loud and Clear

Back at Ya

Assaultin' Battery

Smart vs. Dumb

6-How to Learn How to Fly

Crash Course

Sim It to Win It

Electronic Copilots

Buddy Up

Growing and Maintaining Your Skills

7-Spaces and Places: Choosing Where to Fly

First Things First

Fixed-Wing Fields

Droning On

Urban Environment

Desert Environment

Alpine Environment

Wilderness Environment

Coastal and Maritime Environments

Know When Not to Fly

8-How Do I Work This Thing!?

Which Way Am I Going?

Fixed-Wing or Rotorcraft?

Fixed-Wing Control Inputs

Fixed-Wing Launch

Fixed-Wing Landing

Rotorcraft Control Inputs

Rotorcraft Takeoff and Landing.

9-An Aerial Imaging Primer

A Whole New World

A Flying Camera Is a Camera

Shutter Flutter

I Told You ISO

Controlling the Light

I've Been Framed!

After You Land

Be Alert

10-More Ways to Fly (and Have Fun)

Turning Pro

Climb Aboard

The Need for Speed

Yankin' and Bankin'

Look, Ma! No Radio Waves!

Sharing What You Have Learned

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Glossary

Image Credits

Index

Back Cover.

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ISBN:

9781644253663

1644253666

OCLC:

1432604293