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Article #209: Starting Model Helicopter Hobby - How To Choose The Right Helicopter

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






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