| Newbie RC helicopter owners always have a lot of | | | | In a nutshell, yes. As a matter of fact, they're known to |
| questions to ask about their new toy, so I've compiled | | | | be the most difficult radio-controlled vehicle to learn to |
| this list of RC helicopter frequently asked questions | | | | control, but don't let that turn you off from trying to |
| just for you! This list of frequently asked questions | | | | learn to fly one. Anyone with determination and |
| should answer almost all of your RC helicopter | | | | perseverance can learn to fly one. If you want to fly |
| problems or concerns and help you get the best RC | | | | one just for the fun of it, then you'll be able to fly it a lot |
| helicopter flying experience that you can hope for! | | | | sooner than if you want to try to execute complicated |
| Is it hard to build a radio-controlled helicopter? | | | | flips or other maneuvers. The key is to simply have |
| The short answer is yes and no. When you're building | | | | fun with the learning experience and the rest will come |
| your very own helicopter, you have to assemble the | | | | with time. |
| parts to make the helicopter, as well as measure the | | | | Does it take a long time to learn how to fly one? |
| linkages and make sure everything's set just right. | | | | Again, it all depends on what you want from the |
| There's usually no special work involved, like sanding, | | | | experience. Most people are able to perform basic |
| gluing or cutting and if you're willing to be patient and | | | | hovers within a month or two by practicing 3 - 4 |
| follow the instructions that come with it, you can have | | | | evenings a week. Within 3 - 6 months, you should be |
| your RC helicopter assembled in just a handful of | | | | able manage forward flight and basic turns. It could |
| evenings and be ready to fly in very little time. | | | | take a year or more to learn loops, rolls, inverted flight |
| Do they cost a lot? | | | | and other complicated maneuvers. It just depends on |
| It all depends on what type of helicopter you choose | | | | the flyer, your level of interest, how much you practice |
| and the equipment that you'll need with it. A basic .30 | | | | and your desire to learn how to do it all. |
| setup will cost you anywhere between $550-$750, | | | | Are RC helicopter's dangerous? |
| while a Turbine or even a .90 sized electric RC | | | | They can be very dangerous, actually. You wouldn't |
| helicopter setup can easily cost $5,000, $10,000 or | | | | think of it as a big threat at first glance, but the truth is |
| more. It all depends on what you want. | | | | that when the helicopter is running, those blades are |
| How fast can they fly? | | | | spinning close to 300 mph. If they were to hit someone |
| Most basic setups can reach 40-60 mph with straight | | | | or hit something, they could cause a lot of damage or |
| and level flight as their top speeds. Some RC | | | | even death. Always be sure to fly a safe distance |
| helicopters that have been modified for competitions | | | | away from people, cars, buildings, roads, etc. to |
| have been known to reach speeds of 100 mph or | | | | prevent injury to people and property and to avoid |
| more. | | | | damage to your helicopter. |
| Are they hard to fly? | | | | |