| Operating remote control helicopters is a relaxing and | | | | with fixed pitch (FP) blades are suitable for novice |
| fun entertainment loved by most people, both young | | | | pilots because they are less expensive, very easy to |
| and old. There are few different models of remote | | | | use, and easy to repair, but a collective pitch (CP) |
| control helicopters, you can find from simple, easy to | | | | helicopter is much better for windy situation. |
| fly models to complex kits that has to be combined. | | | | 3. Electric or gas powered? |
| This famous hobby need various levels of | | | | Both models of remote control helicopters have their |
| commitment too. Whether you are looking for a | | | | plus and minus ponts, so how do you pick which is |
| weekend family fun with your remote control | | | | suitable for you? Electric helicopters are typically less |
| helicopter or want to become an experienced, avid | | | | expensive than gas models and are easier to fly. |
| pilot, there are a crucial things to consider before | | | | These types are the best pick for young pilots, and |
| buying your first remote control helicopter. | | | | also for beginners. Electric powered helicopters run on |
| 1. How much time do you want to commit? | | | | batteries rather than smelly gas, so there are no |
| RC helicopters are available in some different styles | | | | fumes. Electric motors are also almost silent while |
| and vary greatly in price. Ready to fly (RTF) styles are | | | | operating, so this model of remote control helicopter is |
| already combined and complete with all the | | | | more versatile and can be used almost anywhere. |
| components. This model can be taken out of the box | | | | Gas powered remote control helicopters are messier, |
| and played with straight away and is the best choice | | | | more complex, and much louder than their cheaper |
| for beginners. Almost ready to fly (ARF) helicopters | | | | electric models, but gas remote control helicopters are |
| are about 90 percent combined, but still need some | | | | usually the favorite model for experienced pilots. They |
| building and additional parts. RC helicopter kits are also | | | | are thought to be more realistic than electric models |
| available and need total assembly, together an engine | | | | and give the pilot a chance to be more involved with |
| and transmitter. | | | | the aircraft and how it functions. Gas powered |
| 2. Where will you fly your remote control helicopter? | | | | helicopters are typically better for frequent use |
| RC helicopters also have many sizes. If you are | | | | because the tank can simply be refilled rather than |
| looking for a fun and unique helicopter for indoors, | | | | having to replace costly batteries or wait hours for a |
| there are micro remote control helicopters that are | | | | recharge. |
| small enough you can hold them inside your hand. | | | | 4. How good are you? |
| Other option for indoor flying is an electric model. | | | | If you are new to flying remote control helicopters, you |
| Electric remote control helicopters do not produce any | | | | may want to begin with a good flight simulator |
| harmful fumes or odors so they are ideal for large, | | | | software program designed for remote control pilots. |
| open areas that are enclosed. | | | | Flight instructors are also a good choice if you are |
| If you want to on flying your remote control helicopter | | | | very serious about the hobby. Novice pilots can |
| outside, you should think about the wind situation in | | | | choose an expensive remote control helicopter with |
| your area. A larger helicopter will give you more | | | | easy to find spare parts. It is best to start with a small, |
| control in windy situation so a mini helicopter is not be | | | | electric model because crashes are often inevitable in |
| the best type if you will fly in wind often. Helicopters | | | | the learning process. |