Radio Controlled Helicopters

I need one that flies at a good distance and steers well… doesn’t have to be like: http://www.helihobby.com/html/t_rex_600_heli.html but it has to be at a lower price(around 100$ or something)…

A decent electric heli - about $150/$250 - 3D for about $400

A decent gas heli - about $1500

Stay away from the birds without tail rotors, the coaxial helis, they fly like crap. I would recommend this for a newbie

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH3000

If this is your first bird, the first thing you need to learn is hovering. Learn to hover with the tail pointed at you. Don’t get it higher than your belt while learning to hover in place. If you start to lose control, land it, take off, and try again. Once you’ve spent about a week non-stop learning hovering, then learn forward, backward, stopping, side to side, and spinning with the rudder. Spend about a week doing that. Once you get that down, then start doing figure 8’s. This time fly if well above your head so you can correct the mistakes. Spend about another week straight learning this. Then, once you’ve mastered the basics, keep on practicing. Later, look into buying a 3-D helicopter so you can learn inverted tricks. Don’t buy a 3-D bird at first because you wont be able to control it for 3-D flight so you don’t want to waste your money if you crash it beyond repairs. Make sure you learn the parts of the helicopter too, because you will have to replace parts eventually. Buy 2 extra battery packs too if you’re going to go electrics. This way you can fly non-stop. One battery is charging, one battery is charged, and one battery is the one you’re playing with at all times. I cant stress it enough, learn to fly a cheaper heli before crashing an expensive one.

Good luck

At a Glance… Micro Helicopter with realistic design Easy to use controls China Manufacturer Specifications Primary function: RC Copter Helicopter- Materials: Plastic Certifications: CE Flying Time: 6 minutes of continuous flight Control Range: 13 meters Power: Rechargeable internal battery ON/OFF Switch: Yes Dimensions: Length: 17.5cm, height: 8.5cm; width: 4.5cm; propeller length: 17cm Remote- Control Channels: 3 Flight Controls: up/down, forward/backward, left/right Power: 6x AA batteries ON/OFF Switch: Yes Operating Temperature: 0-40 degrees C Manufacturer Ref: EAC365D9D5B1 Catalog Ref: remote control helicopter Product Notes Three channels of control: you fly on channel A while your friends fly on channels B and C Flashing lights add to the realism and the fun Fully recharge the battery before first use Operation by children should only be done under adult supervision Practice flying in a completely open and safe area until you are familiar with the controls Want to know how to extend your products battery life? Check this out - Information On Keeping Your Rechargeable Batteries In Top Shape Important note regarding product batteries - Notes Regarding Battery Life Package Contents Model CVGP-T20 RC Helicopter Remote Controller

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It is imperative when looking at the difference between gas and nitro powered remote control helicopters that you really check them out before committing to one kind.

It must be said that gas powered helicopters are more labor intensive; yet they are rewarding. Both types of helicopters can really showcase their agility levels as well as their flying capabilities - higher and fastest.

With you use gas powered or nitro powered remote control helicopters, fun is bound to be had. Fuel replacement is necessary when they run out. When you set up the helicopters for their flight, be careful to avoid starting a fire, so you can enjoy all your helicopter has to offer.

There was once a helicopter shopper who had a gas or nitro powered remote control purchase in their hands. They had decided that using either one of these was much more fun than using an electric helicopter. Why was this? They found that the remote control did not respond near as well.

It is not known if this customer just felt the way they did about electric helicopters because they found gas or nitro powered remote controls responded better due to this one particular failure or if there was a universal issue with all electric remote controls.

However, when fliers come together and talk about which remote controlled helicopters do better, respond better and get a height range better, most say the gas or nitro powered remote control helicopter do better. Why is this? Even though these gas and nitro powered helicopters are more work than others, their flying abilities remain unparallel to others.

Suppose you are aiming to get into the Guiness Book of World Records for making your helicopter fly backwards further than anyone else who in the world. It has been said that the gas helicopters last much longer than the battery charge in the electric run helicopters. The fuel in the gas and nitro powered helicopters will last longer than the battery of an electric remote controlled helicopter.

Even though the gas and nitro powered Remote Controlled Helicopters work much better than the others, you pay for what you get. Not only are they expensive in their costs, it costs to fill it back up whenever the gas runs out. Don’t forget you will also have to clean the apparatus of the helicopters.

However, the rewards of being challenged are worth the money you will be shelling out in the long run. Be sure that where you buy your gas powered or nitro powered helicopter that your buying from a reputable independent or commercial dealer.

If you are looking into buying a helicopter, research the prices in your area and the surrounding areas so you know for sure that you are getting the best deal available for the money you put down.

Sometimes, it can be annoying not to mention frustrating buying your first gas or nitro powered remote control helicopter and paying more than your neighbor who has a similar product but bought it at a much cheaper price and are happier because they actually had money left over.

The choice is really left up to you… but between electric and gas powered helicopters, hands down helicopters operated on gas seem to work much better.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/needlework-articles/using-gas-or-nitro-powered-helicopters-some-safety-tips-739779.html

OK so i wanna buy a small remote controlled helicopter just to have and mess around with. where can i buy one and i don’t wanna link to some place where it comes in the mail i just wanna go to a store and buy it take it home and fly it where can i get one like maybe a radio shack? please give other stores thanks!

Believe it or not, WalMart sells them. I don’t know how big you are wanting, but the ones I’ve seen there are pretty small… and pricey. Expect to pay around $30 for a decent one. Hope this helps…

My partner is keen to build and fly one but the only ones I’ve seen are already constructed. Anyone know of a UK website where I could buy one?

Not sure… However note that these things aint for kids… The word flying high speed blade over a meter accross comes to mind. Or bladed remote control missile as they are big.

So he will need lessons or thats £400 down the drain on impact or someone torn to bits.

There are some magazines. Go look in WHSmiths. If in London there was a shop between Camden station and regents park. Heading up hill.

You are also looking at £200 ish at least for anything good.

There are many hobbies around the world but none more fun than the radio controlled hobbies that many people seem to enjoy. What could be more exciting than taking a fully efficient miniature vehicle version of a real car and driving or flying it? All it takes is a basic familiarity for motors and the radio equipment for you to join in.

1. Remote Control Cars -

Many men remember when they were young boys getting a remote controlled car to play with. Due to this, it is not surprising that this simple yet exciting toy is still the most fun. However, many may argue that this is no longer true.

These cars are created so the user can steer, speed up and slow down as they need it. Nowadays, this can be done in a couple of ways.

Some cars are designed to be battery operated; others are equipped with a gasoline or nitro methane engine. Why would someone change their car? Many notice that battery powered cars have less speed than gas or nitro fitted. These cars can come in kits that are already pre-done, meaning there are no special parts that can be added. (This is a good idea for someone new at remote control cars.) People can also build their remote control car from scratch meaning they will take parts from anywhere to make and design their car.

2. Remote Control Boats -

While a remote control car is very popular to have, for enthusiasts having a boat can be fun too. It is pretty easy to convert toy boat and make it into one that can be controlled by remote. The only issue to this is the boat’s electrical parts and engine need to be kept in a waterproof area.

How can a person keep the engine and electric parts from getting shorted out? It can be done by positioning the engine in the boat’s hull with the propeller coming out from under the water into a water tight seal.

It would not be a bad thinking to acquire a kit with a pre-made boat. This can save time and money from trying to create your own, which could cause waterlogged or even ruined engines.

3. Remote Control Planes -

Remote control planes cause the most problems for people but more so for beginners. Why? Planes need accurate measurements and calculations to keep in the air.

It is easy to procure a kit to make a plane. In the kit there will be pieces that will need to be cut out and all you will have to do is bond them together. After that, you can add the radio and motor equipment. Should you be of the audacious type, you can purchase wood of lightweight origin and make a plane done from scratch using the wood and other plane parts.

4. Remote Control Helicopters -

Helicopters, like planes, are not the only thing that can be flown in the air. Like a plane, the costs is relatively the same. Although a helicopter is able to go backwards, forwards and hover mid-air unlike a plane.

With four different types of remote control vehicles to choose from, all that is stopping you from enjoying this technological hobby is you.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/needlework-articles/4-remote-controlled-vehicles-tips-to-identify-the-best-one-739788.html

My husband has always wanted a remote control helicopter. He is 31 now and I want to surprise him and get a nice one for him for Christmas. I don’t know anything about them and I don’t want to get a cheesy one. I want a nice one appropriate for an adult. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.

Well… I’m sure whatever you get him, he will appreciate it. Depending on how much you want to spend, I would recommend the following:
Air Hogs Havoc, is a 2 channel helicopter. It is made child-proof, like all Air Hogs product and it is nearly indestructible. It could hit someone and they wouldn’t be hurt too severely. This helicopter is lot of fun for people of all ages.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3056944

The Blade MCX is a good helicopter for people who are a bit mature about the helicopter hobby. It runs are about $110 USD and it mimics the controls of a real helicopter. It is a coaxial helicopter that makes hovering easy. This means that if you let go of all the controls, except for the throttle, it should make the helicopter hover in one place for a period of time.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLH2300

As long as you get an RC helicopter from a Hobby shop, or you get something from Air Hogs from a toy store, then you’re ok. If you buy one from an uncertified shop like those booths in the mall, youre in trouble…That means you better wear something sexy for his birthday.

Are remote control helicopters dangerous?

Depends on the chopper. If its anything more than an entry level RC chopper then yes, it could chop your finger off. They are very powerful and should only be handled my mature people who exercise care.

This is a cool remote control helicopter toy of a police pursuit helicopter that comes with Light & Sound action. This toy does not fly, but can be taxied around using the remote control.

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There are many hobbies around the world but none more fun than the radio controlled hobbies that many people seem to enjoy. What could be more exciting than taking a fully efficient miniature vehicle version of a real car and driving or flying it? All it takes is a basic familiarity for motors and the radio equipment for you to join in.

1. Remote Control Cars -

Many men remember when they were young boys getting a remote controlled car to play with. Due to this, it is not surprising that this simple yet exciting toy is still the most fun. However, many may argue that this is no longer true.

These cars are created so the user can steer, speed up and slow down as they need it. Nowadays, this can be done in a couple of ways.

Some cars are designed to be battery operated; others are equipped with a gasoline or nitro methane engine. Why would someone change their car? Many notice that battery powered cars have less speed than gas or nitro fitted. These cars can come in kits that are already pre-done, meaning there are no special parts that can be added. (This is a good idea for someone new at remote control cars.) People can also build their remote control car from scratch meaning they will take parts from anywhere to make and design their car.

2. Remote Control Boats -

While a remote control car is very popular to have, for enthusiasts having a boat can be fun too. It is pretty easy to convert toy boat and make it into one that can be controlled by remote. The only issue to this is the boat’s electrical parts and engine need to be kept in a waterproof area.

How can a person keep the engine and electric parts from getting shorted out? It can be done by positioning the engine in the boat’s hull with the propeller coming out from under the water into a water tight seal.

It would not be a bad thinking to acquire a kit with a pre-made boat. This can save time and money from trying to create your own, which could cause waterlogged or even ruined engines.

3. Remote Control Planes -

Remote control planes cause the most problems for people but more so for beginners. Why? Planes need accurate measurements and calculations to keep in the air.

It is easy to procure a kit to make a plane. In the kit there will be pieces that will need to be cut out and all you will have to do is bond them together. After that, you can add the radio and motor equipment. Should you be of the audacious type, you can purchase wood of lightweight origin and make a plane done from scratch using the wood and other plane parts.

4. Remote Control Helicopters -

Helicopters, like planes, are not the only thing that can be flown in the air. Like a plane, the costs is relatively the same. Although a helicopter is able to go backwards, forwards and hover mid-air unlike a plane.

With four different types of remote control vehicles to choose from, all that is stopping you from enjoying this technological hobby is you.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/needlework-articles/4-remote-controlled-vehicles-tips-to-identify-the-best-one-739788.html