How to Read Model Airplane Plans for Newbies

How to Read Model Airplane Plans for Newbies
In this video I will go over, in detail, how to read model airplane plans for newbies, to include how to understand RC plane plans.
In my earlier video (link below) I go over using this set of model airplane plans to build the Pronto sport RC flyer aircraft. I go over in detail just how to read aircraft construction plans, which is the same thing aa how to read aircraft blueprints.
This how to for radio control aircraft and building an RC airplane opens the door to building from literally thousands of quality RC construction plans. When building from plans, this is a beginner series for RC plane plans as the Pronto has no "surprises" in its construction. In short, the Pronto is a RC airplane for beginners and you can scratch build a model airplane using this video.
The Pronto flies just great, it is one of my favorite aircraft. But viewers asked for a more detailed discussion of how I read the plans to build the airplane. This video covers that request.
Original Pronto build video:
• Build the Pronto RC Ai...
How to bend the landing gear wire:
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How to enlarge model airplane plans:
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Pronto plans:
www.AirAgeStore.com
Here is a link to my KZbin Channel:
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Many thanks in advance for a post of this video on Facebook, it truly helps the channel a lot!
Regards,
Tim
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Project overview
01:26 - RC magazine plans
03:00 - Plan modification
04:06 - Pronto plans overview
05:56 - Wing plans
11:46 - Fuselage plan
19:05 - Conclusion

[@rccollin7699]

Ive been been bulding since i was 12 and 20 now its good to see what other people do

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks so much for checking in! Tim

[@ronaldrose6885]

Nice Dave Robelen design, thanks for showing... One of my favorite designs.

[@TimMcKay56]

Ron: Thanks for checking in, Pronto flies great! Tim

[@Angelum_Band]

The forward hatch can be used for the pilot's luggage... lol!

[@TimMcKay56]

👍🏻😊 Tim

[@randall4411]

Cool plane . RCM was my favorite magazine . Except for my first powered glider all my planes were scaled up RCM plans .

[@TimMcKay56]

👍🏻 Tim

[@ultron8872]

It's very informative video thanks sir for helping and plz take care of your health sir

[@TimMcKay56]

Ultron: Will do, and thanks for checking in! Tim

[@mikethompson3710]

Excellent! Thanks! Been a long time since I built a flying model from plans but you reignited the flame. DAL by chance?

[@TimMcKay56]

Mike: Thanks for checking in! My last airline, I was hired by Atlas, for a bunch of reasons flew the B-777F for Southern Air. All good! Tim

[@mikethompson3710]

@@TimMcKay56 Thanks for the quick reply! We're you flying on the Amazon contract? Just nosey . You do know why I guessed DAL.. Gainesville is a beautiful place and I've always loved GVL. Great airport. Being a native of Chattanooga may have colored my opinion?

[@TimMcKay56]

@@mikethompson3710 I did not fly the Atlas Amazon. When I was hired, Atlas wanted to use the B-777F for their inventory. Easiest way was to purchase a B-777F company and their FAA Operating Certificate, and that was Southern Air. As SA had an earlier training date, I took that. We flew the DHL contract exclusively, actually had the DHL logo and paint scheme on the jets. Had a great time! Tim

[@toddshelton5969]

I have no experience with any type of RC car, plane, drone any of that stuff, but I was given a pile of miscellaneous plane parts. One thing led to another and I made a 3 engine bi-plane. It looks good, but flying maybe not. I noticed that of the hundreds of videos online I couldn't find any with 3 engines. Is my plane doomed before take off ?. Also I wired all three engines together and the engine in the nose spins in the opposite direction as the two wing engines. ?? Thanks if you have time if not I still enjoy your videos

[@TimMcKay56]

Todd: Thanks for checking in! Plenty of three engine aircraft flying out there, a good design choice. The prop should rotate clockwise when viewed from the cockpit, or counter-clockwise when looking at the front of the airplane. Just sway any two of the three wires on the motor to reverse the direction of rotation. Also, be sure to check your props are not installed backwards. There is a little bit of printing on the front of the prop, by the hub with prop size, to indicate the front. Finally, be sure to have someone who has a bit of experience for that first test flight. Tim

[@jacksemporiumofstuff]

Hey Mr. McKay, What is the real world 2022 price/cost of just the wood (balsa and light ply) to scratch build a "40 sized" airplane? I know balsa has really gone up since I last built in the late 90s. I've never built one that didn't come with at least some pre-assembly and/or precut parts, but always wanted to. Thank you sir!

[@TimMcKay56]

Jack: Balsa is not inexpensive these days, I do not know what to say. But is a lot of fun to make a plan on your own from plans! Tim

[@secretagb]

I didn't hear anywhere talking about motor thrust angles. Did I miss that coverage? If not, might be a good thing to add especially if you changed the angles from the original plans.

[@TimMcKay56]

I generally use a bit (2-3 degrees, eyeball) of down and right thrust for my models, seems to work well. Tim