| As compared to flying planes, helicopters require a | | | | different than that of a plane, get expert help, before |
| higher skill level. So, it is better to learn to fly RC planes | | | | trying to fly them. You can also practice on a simulator, |
| first, so that you at least get an idea, of how to handle | | | | before attempting an actual flight. Helicopters can take |
| it in the air. If you are a fresher, then join a good flying | | | | off from a small pad, but model planes require a longer |
| club or get an experienced model plane 'pilot' to help | | | | area, to take off and touch down. The chances of a |
| you out. Once you have mastered the basics of flying | | | | helicopter suffering more damage than a plane, in case |
| planes, then you can try some stunts, such as inverted | | | | of a crash are more, since the blades of the helicopter |
| flying, rolls or loops. Your first plane should ideally be a | | | | are quite large. |
| 'trainer'. These are planes with big fuselage and wide | | | | The stunts, which can be performed by your |
| wings. These planes are slower, steadier and | | | | helicopter, are also different as compared to your |
| therefore more suited for learners. | | | | plane. One thing your helicopter can do is to 'hover' |
| Once you have gained complete control over your | | | | over the ground and that is what your plane cannot do. |
| Remote Control and your plane, then you can think | | | | You can buy your plane or helicopter from various |
| about moving on to faster planes, such as fighter or jet | | | | hobby shops or over the Internet as a RTF kit, i.e. a |
| planes. These planes are extremely fast and require | | | | Ready to Fly Kit, which means that it is fully |
| very fast reflexes, to keep them in control. Do not | | | | assembled, or you could buy it in ARF form, i.e. Almost |
| forget to take out insurance on any model plane or | | | | Ready To Fly kit. This kit just has to be assembled |
| helicopter you fly, or be ready to be sued, in case of | | | | and then it is ready to fly. You can think about making |
| any accident, where there is damage to someone's | | | | your own plane or helicopter from scratch, once you |
| 'limb' or 'property'. An electric motor or a gasoline | | | | have some experience under your belt. Your models |
| engine can be used, to power your model airplane or | | | | can be made of wood or plastic and you can hand |
| helicopter. Use electric power, if you are a fresher. It's | | | | paint them, once you have made them. |
| clean, efficient and easy to maintain. However, keep | | | | These above tips can be helpful, if you are just starting |
| extra battery packs ready, because you will need | | | | off in the flying arena. Use them to make your flying |
| them, while flying. | | | | 'career' safer and easier. |
| Since the dynamics of a model helicopter are totally | | | | |