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Paragliders: A New RC Thrill
At an alpine ski resort in Damüls in the northwest corner of Austria, the sky is dotted with RC aircraft that, at first glance, look as if they are colorful balloons. With giant, parachute-like “wings,” powered RC paragliders have multiple lines that join their wings to pusher propeller systems and frames, while servos on the frames adjust particular lines to steer them. Hosted by Hacker Motor USA, well known for its electric RC powerplants but...
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