{{Short description|Small radio-controlled aircraft}} [[Image:ss-mtn-bank-left.jpg|thumb|This Grand Wing Servo-Tech [[GWS Slow Stick|Slow Stick]] is an example of an indoor/outdoor park flyer]] [[File:E-flite UMX Yak 54 3D on grass IMG 4408 FRD.jpg|thumb|E-flite UMX Yak 54 3D]] [[Image:SQuiRT in flight.jpg|thumb|The Official ''SQuiRT'' park flyer model used in the ''[[Wings Across America 2008]]'' event]] [[Image:Yak beauty1.jpg|thumb|right|This [[Carl Goldberg Products]] model of a [[Yakovlev Yak-54]] is an example of a high-performance, fully aerobatic park flyer-class plane]] [[Image:Braun Modelltechnik Stubenfliege 383.JPG|thumb|right|Braun Model Technik ''Stubenfliege'' indoor flyer]] [[Image:AP backleft 008 0001.jpg|thumb|right|Aerial photography from a low-alt park flyer]]
'''Park flyers''' are a class of small, primarily [[electric]]-powered [[radio-controlled aircraft]]. The smallest class of park flyers are called micro planes, and are capable of being used in an enclosed area such as a [[gym]]nasium or a living room,<ref>The 3.5-gram Aero Soarer series from [[TOMY]] has a minimum rotation radius of 3 meters. [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/aero_soarer/ Official product site] {{in lang|ja}} {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025012444/http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/aero_soarer/ |date=October 25, 2006}}</ref> while larger park flyers are usually flown at designated park flyer sites.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.modelaircraft.org/sites/default/files/918.pdf|title=Untitled Page}}</ref> Models with low flying speed are more susceptible to wind and [[turbulence]]. Park flyers weigh no more than 2 pounds (0.91 kg), allowing park flyers to have a speed limit of less than half of the current wind speed. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.modelaircraft.org/sites/default/files/918.pdf|title=Untitled Page}}</ref>
Even after serious crash damage, the aircraft's components tend to still be repairable. They may be flown in residential areas because of their modest size and silent operation. Clubs exist to assist newcomers and offer details on suitable takeoff spots.
==Types of park flyers== [[Radio-controlled_aircraft#Ready-to-Fly_(RTF)|Ready-to-fly (RTF)]] park flyers require no construction or installation. Users may need to perform basic assembling to fly the aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RTF RC Airplanes Described|url=https://www.rc-airplane-world.com/rtf-rc-airplanes.html|access-date=2021-04-01|website=www.rc-airplane-world.com|language=en}}</ref> [[Radio-controlled_aircraft#Almost_Ready-to-Fly_(ARF)|Almost ready to fly (ARF)]] park flyers require construction and installation of different parts by the users.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ARF RC Airplanes Explained|url=https://www.rc-airplane-world.com/arf-rc-airplanes.html|access-date=2021-04-01|website=www.rc-airplane-world.com|language=en}}</ref>
Advanced electronic and material technologies have aided in the development of high-performance, park flyer sized “[[Radio-controlled_aircraft#3D_planes|3D-flyer]]s”, or fully [[aerobatic]] aircraft capable of extreme high ''[[g-force|g]]'' maneuvers and nose-up hovering.
== SQuiRT == During the 2008 Wings Across America event(WAA-08), a project began to fly the SQuiRT park flyer across the 48 contiguous states of the U.S.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Aeronautics |first=Academy of Model |date=2015-05-24 |title=WAA-08 Exhibit: Introduction - National Model Aviation Museum Blog |url=https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amamuseum/2015/05/24/waa-08-exhibit-introduction/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |language=en-US}}</ref> The model plane began its journey in Virginia, making its way across the U.S. through in-person handoffs. As soon as one pilot finished flying the plane at their home airfield, they would drive to the next destination to hand it off. 5 years later, in 2013, it made it back to its home airfield in Virginia. Shortly thereafter, it was donated to the [[Academy of Model Aeronautics|AMA]] museum in a small ceremony.<ref name=":0" />
==Safety== Certain park flyers (especially small delta-wings) can fly at a dangerous speed, which may cause injuries to passers-by. A standard precaution is keeping an appropriate distance from the public. The [[Academy of Model Aeronautics]] recommends a minimum safe distance of at least 50 feet (15.24 m) from any spectators other than the pilot.
==See also== * [[RC Aircraft Kit Manufacturers]]
==References== {{Reflist}}
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