GOOGLE SKETCH UP & PARKJETS

We recently got an E-mail from a Parkjets.com visitor that was interested in putting some more plans on Parkjets.  We love this kind of E-mail.  However, the individual had no idea how to put his plans into electronic form.  

There are many different programs out there to help people with Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) but one program has pretty much cornered the market for part time designers.  Google SKetch Up.

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SOLDERING IN RC

One of the essential skills to have when starting out in R/C is the ability to solder a few connections together.  It may come to the surprise of the new moderler that often times, connectors on the ends of batteries and motors require you to break out a little soldering iron and a few minutes of time.

First up is a great 15 minute how to on replacing bullet connectors on your electric motor. 

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INSTALL SERVOS, CONTROL HORNS

Many times, we get E-mails on how to install servos, push rods, control horns and all the various components needed to get a simple foam parkjet off the ground and actually be able to control it.  

As it turns out, we found an excellent video made by the guys at RCSUPERPOWERS that clearly explains the whole process, so why reinvent the lesson?

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HOW TO BEVEL CONTROL SURFACES

In an effort to expand the knowledge here on Parkjets, we thought this video is a great instruction on how to bevel the edges of the control surfaces and hinge them on your foam parkjet.

The video is produced by the guys over at RCSuperPowers (who have great plans on their site) and is a great example on how easy it is to work with foam.  

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FLAT PLATE WINGS

For the people that are new to RC and parkjets in general, the question always comes up - Does a flat plate wing work okay or should I spend the time and money to have a real airfoiled wing made?  Great question.  

One the things that makes parkjets so popular is the ease of construction. Throwing on a flat piece of foam and rounding over the leading edges is certainly a lot easier than getting an airfoiled wing made.  

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