Beginners
Guide to Radio Control (R/C)
Helicopters
BuyRCHelicopters.com is a
simple and concise online guide to help you choose and buy a toy or
hobby quality rc helicopter. Reviews, photos, videos and flying tips to
help you avoid a crash.
I love flying, it is
relaxing and reduces stress. Bottom line it is a very fun hobby.
Have fun flying!
Guide to R/C Helicopters
Below topics are written
for beginners and those starting out. In order
from the cheapest and simplest to the more complex and exciting hobby
quality kits.
Start with a cheap,
durable and easy to fly mini helicopter that are flown
indoors. Popular are the Apache Army, Huey Millitary and Bell models. 2
to 3-channel controllers and co-axial rotors keep it simple for kids to
fly.
Next level would be
electric hobby quality helis like the 4-channel E-flite MSR micro. More
speed, manuverability and challenging to fly. Good training for those
thinking of getting into bigger helicopters.
These are the
6-channels and above mini helicopters than can do 3D flight at the
hands of experienced pilots. Powered by 400 size and above electric
motors.
There are good heli
trainers such as the E-flite Blade 400 for beginners to learn how to
fly. Get lessons from an experienced pilot.
Here is a list of
recommended hobby stores where you can easily buy rc helicopters and
simulators for sale online.
Manufacturer and Reviews
Best are
companies that produce high quality
equipment such as Align, E-flite and Heli-Max. The cheaper helis might
look the same, but quality might be different. You might find that the
cheaper brands may be difficult to control or fly. Or they might even
break more frequently.
Save yourself the
headache and start off with a good radio control
helicopter like
the E-flite Blade mSR.
E-flite
Blade mCX, CX3,
mSR, 400, CP Pro 2
Walkera
Dragonfly 4#3B,
HM4G6
Align
T-Rex 250, 450,
500, 700
Heli-Max
Axe EZ, CP-L, Novus
CX, FP, Axe 400
Esky
Belt CP, Lama V4,
Honey Bee FP, Honey Bee King 3
Syma
Bell 206, Swift
HeliPro
Black Hawk 450 SE,
Black Hawk 500 CCPM ARF
Colco
Cyclone Thunderbird
Venom
Ozone, Night Rancer
3D
ExceedRC
Mini Cobra Army,
Eagle 50, Chinook 47 Army, Genesis 450PE
Art-Tech
Genius 250, Falcon
3D, Falcon 400 SE
RC Helicopter Video
Flying my e flite blade
msr r/c helicopter in the backyard. Despite small size it can be flown
outdoors as long as it is not so windy.
Guide to Buying RC Helicopters
RC Helicopters Guide and Reviews
Guide to choosing and buying radio control helicopters for beginners.
Reviews, flying tips, models, hobby shops and more.
Buy R/C
Helicopters Where you can buy ready to
fly (rtf) and toy r/c airplanes
from recommended
online r/c hobby shops.
