Home >> Toys >> Toy Vehicles

How to Control an RC Helicopter

Remote controlled helicopters can be difficult to learn to pilot in comparison to RC cars or trucks. An excellent way to learn to fly RC helicopters is to start with a basic helicopter, such as the Havoc Heli, which simplifies the flying process. By using this simpler design, you can learn the basics of RC helicopter flying, then progress to more complex systems.

Things You'll Need

Havoc Heli and remote control

Instructions

- 1
  Charge the helicopter completely. The Havoc attaches with a wire to the remote control and charges from there. A full charge ensures that you will get the most flight time out of your Heli before having to come in and land.
- 2
  Place the controller in your left hand in position as if you were holding the controller with both hands.
- 3
  Place the Havoc Heli in your right palm and ensure there is ample free space above your hand.
- 4
  Gently press up on the left thumb stick. This stick will control the lift of your helicopter while you are flying. It is important to gently increase the strength of this lift to ensure that the helicopter does not spin out control.
- 5
  Straighten out the helicopter using the L or R button. Often at take off the helicopter will be spinning to the left or to the right, and these buttons are used to straighten it out before using the turning thumb stick. Press the button opposite the direction the nose is turning, and repeat as needed until the helicopter is hovering in place with no spin.
- 6
  Use the right thumb stick to control the turns of the helicopter, and the left thumb stick to move the helicopter forward and up or down, with more pressure on the left stick causing the helicopter to travel higher and faster, and less causing it to slow down and lower.

Toy Vehicles