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1. R/C Helicopters — What You Should Know Before You Start

Most everyone agrees that helicopters are the single most challenging R/C models to build and operate. They're mechanically complex. They require you to master two distinctly different skills, forward flight and hovering. And to pilot them successfully, your FULL attention is required.

Manufacturers such as Kyosho have made some very impressive advances which give more hobbyists a good shot at getting a heli in the air and keeping it there. But if the question is, "Should my very first R/C model be a helicopter?"...we'd have to say no.

You'll be much more ready and relaxed with a heli if you learn to fly a plane or glider first. We strongly recommend that you visit our airplane section, where there's no shortage of other exciting ways to go airborne.

But if you've already mastered a plane and feel ready for the demands of a heli...read on for more details!

a) What Can an R/C Helicopter Do?
b) Controlling Your Heli
c) Getting Started
d) Free R/C flight simulator