RC Helicopters for Beginners
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Benefits of An Instructor
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The secret behind every good flyer is a good instructor. No matter how well you do on an online simulator, flying in real life is always going to be harder than you expect. Finding a good instructor is the best way to learn without risking damage to your new helicopter. An instructor will not only correct any mistakes you make as you're learning, but he will be in control at the same time. This allows you to practice different controls while knowing the instructor has you covered in case you lose control. She will also have training gear to make your first flights easier.
Controlling the Helicopter
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The controls of an RC helicopter are basic and easier to use than more expensive models. While other helicopters allow the blades to be manipulated, the RC helicopter keeps the controls to a minimum to make flying easier. You will be able to move up and down, hover, and move left and right. The tail of the helicopter is designed to make it less likely to spin in circles while you are flying and to make hovering easier. There are no cyclic controls to worry about when flying. This is advantageous for a beginner, but it can also limit the tricks that you can perform with your helicopter.
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Hobby Helicopters
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The more expensive, hobby versions of the RC helicopter are for the more advanced flyer. Once you've mastered the basic RC, you can move up to the more complex model if you wish. These models allow tricks to be performed and have more maneuverability. However, you're more likely to spin around while flying. There are also more controls, including the cyclic control that you'll have to learn how to use. The benefits of learning include the ability to perform at competitions, and to perform more tricks and turns for your own enjoyment.
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rcheli
Jul 17, 2010
There are a couple of different types of helis. The one described here, coaxial and fixed pitch and collective pitch helicopters, which are described as the "hobby" helis here.
