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How to Fly an Electric Remote Control Helicopter

Many people enjoy the hobby of flying remote control helicopters. Luckily, electronics have gotten so cheap that almost anyone can purchase their first helicopter or airplane for under $100. Although trained RC veterans make it look easy, it takes time, money and a certain amount of training and skill to really master the art of flying these machines. With a little luck and practice, though, you can learn to fly your RC helicopter with precision.

Things You'll Need

  • Remote control flying simulator
  • Remote control helicopter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Learn to fly helicopters on a good remote control flying simulator. These computer programs, although a simulation of real flying, can train you to deal with emergencies. They also help beginning pilots with the problems of taking off, landing and banking an RC helicopter.

    • 2

      Call on an RC "pro" to test-fly your helicopter to get the trim and knobs correctly in place. This will make it easier for you to begin to fly your helicopter.

    • 3

      Begin with small, 6-inch hops off stable, soft ground. When flying these little hops, slightly adjust your helicopter's trim to get your helicopter to fly straight without banking, turning or pitching abnormally when moving forward.

    • 4

      Practice hovering your helicopter at 3 feet for 30 seconds or so. This will help you get the feel not only for the helicopter's controls but also for how the wind will affect your flying for that day. At 3 feet, wind will really begin to affect your helicopter. Don't overcompensate for the wind and slam your machine into the ground. If the wind starts to carry the RC away from you, slightly adjust the controls to sink your machine back to its starting point.

    • 5

      Fly your helicopter in a figure 8 path at 6 feet in the air when you feel comfortable enough. Watch the helicopter at all times and don't overcompensate on turns and banks. The helicopter's controls are quite sensitive.

    • 6

      Keep practicing this rotation and soon enough, you should become quite good at controlling and maneuvering your machine. Think about applying for RC air shows. These events can help you gain valuable experience with the advanced aspects of RC flying.


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