If you are just getting started with flying remote control helicopters, there are, without a doubt, a whole lot of new words that should be learned and understood, many of which have to do with the settings of your radio controller. While it is true that there are many different radio functions that you is …
Nighttime flying of remote control helicopters are deemed by avid night flyers to be an exhilarating experience better than day flying. An added bonus to this exhilaration is that it can be done with both large and micro helicopters. The basic requirement for nighttime flying is the set up that is appropriate, and must be …
Taking remote control helicopters into flight requires some technical knowledge. Although there is no need for anyone to be a full-blown helicopter pilot or expert in the field of aerodynamics, it takes a bit of practice and plenty of logged hours before you can declare yourself proficient in RC aviation. There are various models available …
Helicopters are probably one of the most versatile forms of transportation in the world today, making it one of the most difficult vehicles to control. This difficulty can be attributed to the fact that helicopters are able to move in 6 directions: forward, backward, up, down, left, and right. It can even rotate 360 degrees …
In the field of remote control helicopters, it has been a never-ending debate of whether to get a gas powered of electric powered helicopter. A decade ago, the choice would have been a no brainer: about 9 out of 10 helicopters are nitro powered, and for good reason. Back then, 0.60 size gas or nitro …
Nowadays, there is an infinitely number of possibilities with which you can enjoy your hobby of remote control helicopters. One of the many ways you can enjoy this hobby is by taking up aerial photography and videography. In the olden days, in order to take an aerial photo or footage, one would have to hire …
Mini remote control helicopters are very popular among people of all ages, and have enjoyed a steady increase in its popularity especially during the last couple of years. This can be attributed to its lighter lithium polymer batteries and because it employs cheaper technology that ultimately lowers its costs. The bodies of these mini flying …
You may have heard of the saying: ‘if anything can go wrong, then it will’; with remote control helicopters, nothing holds truer. These are complicated machinery that involves parts that might wear out, break, and other things that might occur. If not prevented, all the things that might go wrong that occur simultaneously might lead …
The coaxial helicopter is one of the more popular lines in the remote control helicopters line today, and it is for good reason too. These double-bladed helicopters are most often accredited with bringing hordes of new enthusiast into the world of RC aviation. Its popularity stems from its stability when in flight, making it relatively …
Remote control helicopters have been attracting a huge load of enthusiast’s everyday because of its advent popularity. Some people, upon getting their hands into this very enjoyable new hobby, become puzzled because they come labeled in either ‘fixed pitch’ or ‘collective pitch’; for this reason, many new pilots are in wonderment about the exact difference …