Balsetta - small balsa aircraft

by Antonio Mazzone

The word Balsetta is of Italian heritage, and literally translated means "small balsa." The word "Balsetta" as formulated by Antonio and as used in this book describes miniature aircraft which are constructed entirely of balsa wood and are capable of flight. The models in this book may be constructed quite inexpensively using sheets of balsa which can be acquired at low cost. A few sheets of balsa can be used to construct quite a large number of flyable aircraft. And there are a large number of available areas for experimentation. Balsetta may be built by young and old, in small apartments or large homes, at any time of year. Additionally, they may be flown either indoors or outside. This book contains full size plans for fifteen Balsetta on fold-out pages.

Includes:

The physics of flight and aerodynamic stability
Design criteria and construction techniques
Necessary construction materials and tools
Throwing and launching techniques
Eleven Balsetta to start

The design of advanced Balsetta
Four advanced Balsetta

For "lazy" modelers
Other devices with balsa wood
Conclusion
References
Vocabulary
Equivalent measurements
List of Symbols

92 pages, illustrated. US$21.00 Balsetta pp. 20-21

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