Tips and Tricks!

A thorough and detailed resource for Spad enthusiasts, built and maintained by Chuck "Chunky" Meyers. This is required reading!


  A Helping Hand?

locatorthumb (2K)New to Spads, would like some local help? This is a registry of Spad enthusiasts. See if there is one near you. Spadders, don't forget to add yourself to this list!


  Spad Videos!
coroedgegrab (1K)NEW! So you'd like to see how they fly? Here are a few video clips, most of them footage taken at the great Spadfest 2004 event in Rantoul, Il. Check it out!

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Here we have a lot of information geared to educate newcomers to the specifics of Spad construction and flying. You can thank Chuck Meyers for creating most of the content here. Don't forget to visit his website at www.rcspads.com, also a great resource. Take your time exploring this area and read up, it can avoid mistakes and unnecessary difficulties later!



  The Spad FAQ
The SPAD FAQ, or Frequently Asked Questions, built and maintained by Chuck "Chunky" Meyers. This addresses common questions and concerns that we in the Spad community hear most often.

  The "R/C Report" Articles

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NEW! This is a series of articles published in R/C Report from April 2003 - July 2004, provided as a free resource. Lots of information here!


  Print a Spad Flyer!

spadflyerthumb (2K)NEW! Save this flyer to your computer, and print it up using image viewer software. Then take it to your field and pass it around!


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SPAD models use a Hinging of Control Surface Design Patented by Hobbico, U.S. Patent No. 5,398,893
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