by cliff1066™
Helicopters are fun, and anyone who has either ridden in, or piloted one will be able to tell you just how true that is. If you’re the average joe however, you may never get the chance to pilot one, or perhaps even ride in one. After all, these things can be prohibitively expensive! As luck would have it, there is a way to experience flight without having to spend the money on a full sized helicopter. That being said, let’s talk a bit about the different options, as well as a few things you need to know regarding electric RC helicopters.
First of all, electric RC helicopters are a far cry from their gas counterparts for a few reasons. First of all, they are safer as they do not require flammable substances. In addition to that they will be much easier to work on than the gas models simply because the motor will be less complicated. Though a gas engine will not be quite like a true helicopter engine, internal combustion is difficult to work out in any case.
Before you can use your RC helicopters you will need to charge them, and the time required varies on the capacity of the battery as well as the quality of the charger. Keep in mind that it would be best to give electric RC helicopters a full charge so as to give you a decent experience. Something to keep in mind at this point however is that not all RC helicopters are of the same quality.
There are some that will fly rather nicely, and then there are those that will become one with a tree the moment a gust of wind makes its way though. As you can probably imagine, it would be much better to invest in a higher quality RC helicopters. Keep in mind that you do not want to purchase the most expensive RC helicopters at the beginning of your interest because you may determine that you do not like the hobby.
Instead, buy something in the mid¬range so that you can see how it all works without the hassle of a cheap product.
Something you need to avoid when dealing with your new RC helicopter is flying it beyond the range of your remote control. Yes, the helicopter will simply drop when it leaves range, but the question is WHERE it will drop. Not only do you risk damaging it, you also risk having it land in a lake or even on the roof of a building. This is certainly not the ideal scenario for an RC beginner!
Remember to check out different RC clubs in your area for a place to fly your craft, and keep in mind that most hobby shops will be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have regarding your new hobby. electric RC helicopters are extremely easy to get started with, and they are in fact much easier than RC planes. Some would even say that they’re more fun! It’s hard to tell what your findings might be, but you will more than likely have fun during your journey down the RC road.
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