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Remote Control Helicopters - Basics and Specialist Uses

brian s — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:45:16 GMT

The hobby of constructing and flying remote control (RC) helis is a very broad and exciting one. It has seen a large increase recently in popularity, due to mirco indoor remote control helis being mass manufactured for learners, and those new to the sport. they usually fit in the palm of your hand, are nice to fly, and a crash eight times out of ten will not conclude in any damage. An example is the Align T-rex 100 remote control helicopter. It has similar controls to the full scale remote control helicopters , but at a much lower cost. Whilst they do not share the complexities of their larger cousins, they are an excellent introduction to the hobby, and will make the pilot keen to progress on to more challanging radio control heli missions.

If you are sure about getting into the sport, and you have a bigger budget, a 500 size electric remote control model, or a 50 size gas helicopter is ideal for learning on. Align do a great 500 electric, whilst Thunder Tiger make a great 50 class However, due to their increased size they are much more stable in the air whilst flying and less effected by wind and weather conditions in general. A new pilot will want to have a set of training skids fitted to the remote control helicopter to increase the models footprint on the ground. A heli has five important controls. Aileron, pitch, rudder, throttle and elevator The elevator produces the forward and backward movements, while the aileron moves the helicopter from side to side. The rudder is used for turning the helicopter about its central axis. lastly, the throttle and pitch combined produce the lift, or if flying in forward flight, the velocity of the remote control helicopter. It takes many hours to learn to balance all of these controls on the radio transmitter. A remote control helicopter simulator is an great idea for practicing, whilst inside on a rainy day. It will also save you from an expensive crash. The most recommended is Phoenix flight simulator.

At the upper end of the RC Helicopters market, we move on to specialist areas. To include 3D highly aerobatic helicopter. Very massive scale helis, normally utilising a fully working mini turbine engines, for very realistic flight sounds. Aerial photography platforms to allow video to be recorded for various uses and purposes. however you choose to progress through this hobby you will have many hours of fun There is never a quiet moment when flying RC helicopters , and the enjoyment for the sport will only grow as your skills progress, and you move on to bigger and better electric or nitro RC helicopters.