| You can see them in open fields, in parks, sometimes | | | | to make it go forward. Of course, it is recommended |
| in your family's home. They are those guys and gals | | | | you do have some balance so that you can keep |
| with the remote control, and a buzzing contraption | | | | control of the thing, and prevent a crash. Even the |
| hovering or flying around them. These people with their | | | | most durable toy will break if thrown against a wall |
| toys, gadgets, and books are enthusiasts of RC | | | | enough, after all. Adding a fourth channel to the mix let |
| helicopters. If you are looking to get into this hobby, or | | | | you control side-to-side movement. Your facing will |
| just looking for a gift for someone who is, then there a | | | | stay the same, you will just move left or right in relation |
| few things you may need to know. | | | | to the current orientation. This is also called 'crabbing' if |
| Are you a beginner? Chances are, if you are reading | | | | you needed a visual. |
| this you are. If that is the case, you may need to | | | | The 6 channel RCH is the most complex of the |
| realize that just starting out you are liable to crash the | | | | controls. With the sixth channel, you will gain control of |
| poor thing. This is not a problem, it happens to the best | | | | the main rotor pitch. To put it in simpler terms, it allows |
| of us. | | | | for full three-dimensional movement. Up, down, |
| However, you will need an RCH (RC heli) that is crash | | | | forwards, backward, side-to-side, and even diagonal |
| resistant. Meaning, it will not shatter to bits on your first | | | | movement is now possible. There is a fifth channel, but |
| try. One example of this is the R/C 16 inches Insect | | | | it is often unused. A good example of a 6ch model is |
| Dragonfly Helicopter, which (like all the examples in this | | | | the ESky Belt CP 6 Channel Electric Helicopter. |
| article) can be found at authors site. | | | | Another factor to consider is price. The more control |
| Something else to consider is the amount of | | | | you have, the more the price is going to be. The same |
| movement, which goes with complexity of controls, | | | | can be said for durability. Prices for an RCH that is |
| you would like. The most basic controls are 2channel, | | | | ready to fly (rtf) or almost ready to fly (limited |
| which control up and down movement as well as | | | | construction need; ARF) range from around 35 dollars |
| rotation (which way it's facing). You can gain forward | | | | to upwards of 300 dollars. You could always build your |
| momentum by balancing the RCH in the air (no | | | | own, but it is recommended to wait until you are more |
| rotation) only, but there is no actual control of this. | | | | familiar with the hobby before you try that. |
| X-Type Infrared 2ch Mini RC Helicopter is an example | | | | As you can see, there are several factors to consider |
| of a 2channeler. | | | | before purchasing your first RC helicopter. They have |
| With the 3-channel control, you bring in control of | | | | a wide selection, with much information on each model |
| forward momentum. Rather than having to balance | | | | they carry. Other than that, be safe, and try not to |
| the heli and stop all rotation, you simply press forward | | | | crash your first time. |