| If you cannot afford to buy full size Schweizer 300 or | | | | much detail was put to the model. Meanwhile plastic |
| a Robinson R22 or any private helicopter being sold on | | | | models could cost around $7 to as much as $50 while |
| the market, but have a great desire to own a | | | | the rc model helicopters could cost at around $100 to |
| helicopter or have a great interest on helicopters, there | | | | over $1000. Helicopters are measured in terms of |
| is one thing that suites you best: buying, building, and | | | | passenger capacity, comfort, versatility, speed, and of |
| collecting model helicopters. | | | | course cost. |
| From kids and kids at heart, collecting model | | | | Choosing the right one for you depends on these |
| helicopters has become one of the more popular | | | | criteria. For example, if you want a cost effective |
| hobbies. Some collect model helicopters that really fly. | | | | helicopter strictly for personal use, you can take the |
| There are those who prefer to build model helicopters | | | | Schweizer 300 or the Robinson R22 (helicopter for 2). |
| by themselves to add to their ever-growing collection. | | | | It has basic comfort and few features. The exact |
| Imagine a display of all the types of helicopters | | | | opposite are the McDonnell-Douglas 500, Enstrom |
| produced over the years lining side by side in one | | | | Shark, and the Agusta 109A. They are fast and more |
| room. | | | | convenient to fly. |
| If you want to start the hobby, you can start on one | | | | In between these 2 extremes are Eurocopter Squirrel |
| model and start from there. You have several options. | | | | and the Bell Jet Ranger. These are single |
| You can either go for flying model helicopters. You can | | | | turbine-engined helicopter that are more commonly |
| also start with a scale-model plastic helicopter. There | | | | used for filming work and charter flying. The |
| are model helicopters that are made from wood. | | | | Eurocopter Squirrel and the Bell Jet Ranger are agile, |
| If you prefer real flying model helicopters, you still have | | | | fast, and comfortable, but are constrained to fly on a |
| several options. You can either go for gas rc helicopter | | | | fair weather. This is not the case with the Sikorsky |
| or electric rc helicopter. Usually, beginners tend to buy | | | | S76 and The Eurocopter Dauphin 2 which can fly at |
| electric helicopter because it is much cheaper than gas | | | | 200mph and can accommodate up to 14 people |
| rc's. It is also easy to fly and less complicated. But if | | | | safely and comfortably. |
| you thing you can handle the noise and if you are up | | | | With these, we can narrow down your selection into 3: |
| for the thrill of the engined model helicopter, then gas | | | | Light Piston-engined Types - If you want a cheap |
| rc is for you although it may cost you more both on | | | | personal helicopter that could sit for two, the |
| maintenance and initial cost. | | | | Schweizer 300 or the Robinson R22 would be your |
| If you prefer building model helicopter for your personal | | | | choice. They can fly at the speed of 80-110 mph. With |
| gallery, then you have several helicopter models to | | | | a seating capacity and small size, these helicopters are |
| choose from. Scale models such as Mi-28 HOVOC, | | | | light, easy to fly, and easy to maneuver. Surprisingly, |
| Augusta A-109, Whirlwind, Mangusta, Huey Hog, AH-6J, | | | | the light piston-engined helicopters use a more |
| Mi-24 Hind, Bell 412, SH-60B, RAH-66, 500D CHP, | | | | expensive fuel than that of the kerosene based turbine |
| EC-135 Eurocopter and more are just waiting to be | | | | engines but they consume less fuel. However, the |
| build by your own hands. | | | | Schweizer 300 or the Robinson R22 is less buyable |
| If you prefer military helicopters, you can get scale | | | | for charter and corporate use. They are more popular, |
| models such as FL 282, H-25, S-55, Rotodyne, Bo 102, | | | | however, on training and personal use. |
| H-1 Huey, Sea King, Mi-2, OH-6, Filper, H-46, Chinook, | | | | Light turbine helicopters - McDonnell Douglas 500E, |
| AH-56, Mi-24, Mi-26, Ka-27, XV-15, Bell 206, Puma, | | | | Eurocopter Squirrel and the (Agusta) Bell Jet Ranger |
| XCH-62, S-67, Blackhawk, Apache, Lama, S-72, | | | | are widely used around the world for its practicality |
| Dauphin, Mi-28, Mangusta, Ka-50, Super Cobra, Tiger, | | | | and mid-range amenities, comfort, size, speed, |
| NH-90, OH-1, V-22, ALH, and Comanche. | | | | versatility and price. Private owner often prefer light |
| These models are also available in woodcarvings | | | | turbine helicopters among other types for these given |
| carefully handcrafted to come out as a perfect replica | | | | reasons. The look is sporty and performance is almost |
| of the original helicopter. It can cost at around $100 to | | | | perfect (if not perfect). |
| $500 depending on the type of wood used and how | | | | |