The thrill of taking off a model plane, flying and then landing it safely can be incomparable for any first time learner. Even though it is a challenging task, you can make it easy with practice. Before you start flying a model airplane you must make yourself aware of the local laws. You will also require a proper flying field, especially for RC airplanes. If you have small electric aircraft then a park or your backyard will also be sufficient. Some of the tips you can follow are:

- If you are a beginner then buy one or two channel airplanes

- Make sure that there is no other person operating within the same radio frequency

- Before starting, your plane must be properly balanced and trimmed

- Battery of an electric plane must be well charged and in case of a gas plane, the tank should be full

- Before taking off, the antenna must be fully extended

- Never fly anywhere near objects or people

As far as taking off is concerned, it is easier than you think. In fact, most of the RC airplanes, take off slowly. All you need to do is apply full throttle. But don't forget to maintain pitch and heading. It is easy to take off into the wind and not down the wind so, keep this in mind and then get in the right direction with the radio controlled plane, giving slow and full power to the engine. Once the plane starts to head down the runway, you will see that it is trying to pull a little to the left side. In order to correct it, move the rudder to the right. With the airplane getting light on wheels, the elevator stick should be pulled back with the noise rising. The wings must be kept at a level and fly the model plane at approximately 20 to 25 degree angle to the ground. Ease of the elevator stick in case the model starts climbing at steep of an angle. The plane must be turned around, when at 125 feet.

Land with the nose into the wind so that, the airspeed of the plane is high while the ground speed is less. When the plane is in front of you and at far side of the runway, pull back the throttle to half and pull the elevator stick back for slowing down the model. Just before the model touches the ground, gradually flare up the nose and let it glide down gently. This will prevent excess speed that might result in the airplane bouncing back into the air. Landing is very important when flying model airplanes. With practice you will be able to fly your airplane without any hesitation and difficulty.

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The Prism EO Atom Kite is the newest and smallest member of the brilliant EO (Expandable Object) series of single-line box kites. Like the others, it folds flat and pops open ready to fly, no assembly required. The three intersecting planes give it great stability but let you experiment with a wide range of tumbling tricks by slacking the line. The Atom has a nice feature for the occasional unplanned landing: No matter which way it lands, you can relaunch it instantly just by tugging on the string. Convenient, unique travel clasp holds 200 feet of Dacron line with winder (included). Folds flat to less than 1/2" thick for easy transport. SPECS: Skill level: intermediate, Wing span: 18.5" (47 cm), Wind range: 5 - 18 mph (8 - 29 kmh), Pull: light, Frame: fiberglass, Sail:ripstop polyester, Flying lines: 200' x 20 lbs Dacron.

You want your house to be clean; most people do. Cleaning house when your kids are home can be really difficult. With everything else that you have to do, it can feel like you are being pulled in 20 different directions at once. How in the world are you going to get everything accomplished, take care of the kids and keep the house clean? Never fear! Here are a few great housecleaning tips for when the kids are home too!

Get your kids involved! It makes kids feel important when they can help their parents and younger children especially love to help with 'grown-up' chores. Have them do small tasks like separate the laundry into baskets of white, colored clothes and dark clothes. Not only is your child helping, but they are learning as well! If your kids are older, they probably hate chores, right? Well, that's where the good, old fashioned bribe comes in. You can offer them a small spike in their allowance for helping you out, promise to let them use the car one night or even offer to take them shopping for a favorite item. Of course, don't tell them it's a bribe. 'Reward' sounds much better.

Handle small projects while you're doing other things to keep the house looking straight and nice. For example, when you're cooking dinner, quickly wipe down all the countertops and put away the clean dishes from the dishwasher or dish drainer. While you're on the phone, straighten sofa cushions and throws, magazines and books, walk through the room with a duster and polish up shelves and knick knacks.

To make things easier and keep the kids out from under your feet, designate them a 'play area' in one corner of the room. Make sure they know that toys, books, crayons and such cannot come out of that corner. In fact, you can use blue painter's tape or something similar to mark the floor so they know where the boundary is! They will think it's fun and you can keep the rest of the house clean. If you want to make it more exciting, hang a sheet in that corner so they have a 'tent.'

You can't possibly clean up after everyone ALL the time. Show your children the importance of putting their dishes in the sink, dirty clothes in the hamper, toys in the toy bin and things like that. Taking a preventative method like this will save you from having to clean up after them, and it teaches them responsibility.

While it seems like the most difficult thing in the world to keep your house clean while the children are home, this can be a great opportunity to instill some responsibility and pride in your children. Showing them how important it is to keep the house clean and take pride in what you have is very important. If all else fails, put on a video for your younger children and go to cleaning like a mad woman!

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Educational wooden toys add fun to learning. Unlike battery-operated toys that move on their own, educational wooden toys encourage a child to think and come up with creative ideas for play. Puzzles are extremely useful for children of all age groups. Toddlers can be given puzzles with a small number of pieces. Observing them, it is amazing to see how, with every use, they do something different until they master the puzzle. At first, their actions are random, but after a few uses they rotate pieces and try to fit them in correctly. Eventually they master the puzzle and are ready for the next one. Solving a puzzle is a constructive learning experience for children. Parents should make sure that puzzles are appropriate for the childs age. While large recognizable pieces are needed for young children, smaller piece puzzles are more challenging as they grow older.

Wooden educational toys come in many types ranging from musical to mathematical toys. Some of them help children learn the names of different colors while others help them learn the names of animals and birds. There are also toys to help preschoolers learn the basic alphabet and numbers.

They help a child develop creativity and enhance certain inherent abilities. This can prove to be extremely beneficial in later life. Musical toys such as basic wooden drums or a small wooden string instrument can even help children develop musical abilities. They not only encourage a sense of rhythm and chords in a child but also expose him to a varied range of sounds. Development of auditory skills happens automatically when a child plays with musical toys.

Puzzles and construction sets ensure the growth of a childs logical thinking and problem solving ability. Their natural curiosity is channeled positively. This way of learning is non-tiring and actually enjoyable for the child. Memory skills and mathematical skills are nurtured in a fun way by using these types of toys.

Because these toys are made out of wood, this gives them the durability to last through the rigors of a rough and tumble childhood. These educational wooden toys can also be used in schools and pre-schools. These toys stimulate a childs mental capabilities, widen their imagination and enhance their sense of creativity.

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