Introduction to RC Hovercraft
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 Introduction to Radio Control Hovercraft by Kevin Jackson and Mark Porter For the first time, this comprehensive tutorial brings together all the information required to design and build a successful radio controlled Hovercraft model.

The book introduces the construction of Hovercraft models and the concept of their operation. Written by two leading authorities in RC Hovercraft design, Kevin Jackson and Mark Porter take you through both the theoretical and practical aspects of the design and construction process. Covering design, construction techniques, materials, motor selection, radio systems, electrical wiring and craft operation it addresses some of the common difficulties experienced by newcomers to RC Hovercraft.

The book includes a detailed step by step guide to skirt design and assembly, and the process of lift fan design and construction. Generously illustrated with photos, 3D cutaways and diagrams, the principles are explained in theory and shown at work on real models. Setup and operation of the finished model are discussed along with some of the unique challenges of controlling the craft. The book offers the experienced or first time modeler an opportunity to get started in the rapidly growing part of the RC hobby. Part plane and part boat, this unusual craft offers a whole new experience and this book is an ideal companion when venturing into this new field of radio control models.

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Published by Flexitech
Authors: Kevin Jackson & Mark Porter
Binding - Perfect (soft cover) - 124 pages ISBN 0-9753414-1-3

Discover the Hovercraft
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Ideal Science Project or Study Text Book 

' Discover the Hovercraft'  takes you on a tour of the Hovercraft's secret world.

Learn about the early days of air cushion craft, modern day Hovercraft designs and try experiments to see the Hovercraft principle in action. Model Hovercraft designer Kevin Jackson takes you on a tour of the Hovercraft's secret world. Tracing the history of this extraordinary craft through early ideas and designs to modern craft.

 

Try your own experiments and demonstrate the Hovercraft principle by building and using the momentum curtain Hovercraft testbed described in this book. Discover the designs used for racing and large heavy lift craft as well as other applications of the Hovercraft principle. Find out about the design of the Hovercraft skirt, engines used to power the craft, and how lift and thrust are created. Learn how and where Hovercraft have been put to use all over the world in civil and military applications.

 

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Published by Flexitech LLC

Author: Kevin Jackson

Binding - Perfect (soft cover) 54 Pages - ISBN 0-9753414-0-5


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