Hobbies And Interests
Learning to Hover
According to the RC Helicopters Tips websites, learning to hover your helicopter is one of the first things you should learn. It should be done as safely as possible. They suggest picking a wide grassy area and practicing by yourself. The grass helps give the 'copter a softer landing. Practicing by yourself ensures you don't hit anyone by accident. Bring a cell phone in case you injure yourself. Start hovering your helicopter a half-foot off the ground. This helps prevent crashes by an inexperienced flier. Once you can do this steadily, start hovering higher off the ground.
Repair Tips
Repairs on your RC helicopter can help keep your helicopter running properly. RC Helisite suggests running oil through the engine after a day of flying with nitro fuel. This helps clean out the nitro fuel and keeps the engine well-lubricated and operating smoothly. Helisite also suggests using acetone or nail polish remover to get super glue off any metal parts. Removing super glue residue helps to ensure it doesn't get into any moving parts. Take several close-up pictures of your copter before trying to disassemble it. These pictures can help serve as a guide when you place the parts back in place.
Flying Tips
Flying your helicopter in the right direction may be confusing to first-time fliers. The RC Helisite website suggests using the nose of your copter to indicate your direction. They state that following the tail will cause you to become "...totally disoriented" in your flying. Smoke should be coming out of your helicopter muffler while you fly. If no smoke is coming out of the muffler, your engine runs the risk of overheating and must be landed immediately. Land your helicopter if it starts to shake and check the blade balance and pitch. Make any adjustments necessary. Watch your battery's voltage to make sure you have enough power to land your helicopter safely when you are done. Tilt your copter backwards after flying in order to drain it of any residue from the muffler.