| Flying a remote controlled helicopter can be very | | | | that contribute to the stability of your unit such as |
| exciting and at the same time very challenging if your | | | | balancing the blades. I wouldn't recommend piloting one |
| a beginner. A RC helicopter toy can be intimidating to | | | | unless you have flight experience as you could |
| beginners because of their versatility, compared with | | | | damage the helicopter and can cost you time and |
| other vehicles a helicopter can move in any direction | | | | money on repairs. A RC helicopter simulator is a great |
| and perform 360 degree turns. Performing maneuvers | | | | way to practice flying without the fear of costly |
| that other vehicles can not accomplish and the | | | | repairs. A simulator can be bought with or without the |
| freedom to move through the sky without any | | | | helicopter toy and usually has the same transmitter in |
| obstacles is one of the reasons why these helis are | | | | bedded in the control panel used for flight in the real |
| becoming so popular. | | | | world. You also have the choice of getting a training kit |
| Okay so flying a heli can take some time to master | | | | (aka crash kit) for your helicopter, these kits can be |
| but you don't have to be intimidated to fly one as there | | | | attached to the the landing gear and look like rods with |
| are many types of units for beginners and simulators | | | | orange ping pong balls. |
| for you to learn from. But the best way to learn is to | | | | Flying a RC helicopter toy is a great experience and |
| take flight. For a beginner I would recommend a | | | | shouldn't' t be a hassle, learning more about this hobby |
| Dual-rotor aka (coaxial rotor) helicopter, Coaxial rotors | | | | is rewarding. So don't get intimidated as one of the |
| provide a smother flight stability, these type of | | | | best ways to learn is to just take flight and experience |
| helicopters don't usually have a tail rotor. Because | | | | it for yourself. When flying a heli for the first time it's a |
| each coaxial rotor spins in opposite directions the pilot | | | | great idea to start flying lightly and not apply to much |
| can turn by applying more force to either rotor making | | | | force to the control panel to find out how much throttle |
| it easier to learn to fly. But if you prefer more of a | | | | is needed to hover. After you have mastered your |
| challenge I would try flying a heli with a single rotor | | | | hovering skill you should consider practicing short |
| which consists of the main rotor and tail rotor. | | | | distance landings, without the proper landings you can |
| These type's of remote controlled helicopters are | | | | damage your RC heli. Practicing on simulator is the |
| more difficult to fly because you must learn to control | | | | best way to practice without having to worry about |
| both rotors. These rotors work together to provide | | | | damaging your RC helicopter. Learning to fly your |
| stability and maneuverability to the heli, learning to apply | | | | remote controlled helicopter takes time and patience |
| the correct force to the main rotor and tail rotor are | | | | so take it easy and stick with the basics and you'll be |
| essential for flying, of course there are other factors | | | | a master pilot in no time. |