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Cost-Saving Benefits of RC Helicopter Flight Simulators

valcampos — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:32:16 +0000

The appeal of RC helicopter flying has prompted many people to go out and buy one before becoming properly educated in how it works. Considering the high price of many of the nicer models, that first crash can be a very costly mistake. For those new to the hobby, simulators also offer a chance to see if they enjoy the pastime before jumping in wallet-first.

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Turbine RC Engines: Taking Helis to the Next Level

valcampos — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:18:24 +0000

Experienced RC helicopter hobbyists may eventually tire of the standard electric or nitro-powered models, and look for something a bit more exciting. Turbine-powered engines offer excitement and power like no other heli around. And flying a turbine jet RC is about as close as you can get to the real thing without a pilot’s license.

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RC Troubleshooting Checklist: Are You Prepared?

valcampos — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:01:29 +0000

After all the time and effort you put into this machine, it can be troubling to notice that something is not working correctly, especially when the helicopter is still in the air. The most important thing to do at that point is bring the heli back to the ground safely, so you can inspect its parts. Don’t panic, as this could affect your control and ability to bring the helicopter to the ground slowly and safely.

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The Stability Secret of Micro Coaxial Helis

valcampos — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:47:19 +0000

Micro coaxial helis have the most stable design of all RC helicopters. This stability makes them easy to fly, and the skills learned on micro coaxials can transfer easily to larger coaxial helicopters, and even single rotor helis. The coaxial concept increases flying stability because unlike a single rotor helicopter, coaxial rotors are stacked on top of each other and spin in opposite directions, thus counteracting reactive torque. A separate motor controls respective rotor movement.

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RC Helicopters for Real World Applications

valcampos — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:30:11 +0000

Operating radio-controlled helicopters is a pastime for enthusiasts, but these versatile machines have potential to be used for much more than a hobby. Because of their small size and range, rc helis are a tool of choice for commercial applications such as aerial photography and filming, law enforcement, military photojournalism and remote surveillance. They are able to do jobs that would be impossible for humans or full-size aircrafts.

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