Radio Controlled Helicopter

 So by now you should know the ins and outs of your Radio Controlled Helicopter like the back of your hand. To really get to know the guts of your RC Heli we recommend you slowly and carefully take it apart and put it back together. This exercise will really allow you to understand all the small delicate parts that make your Radio Controlled Helicopter run, but also to know where they are located and how to fix them if need be. Knowing exactly how each Radio Controlled Helicopter part works with the others to create a functioning RC Helicopter is what really sets apart the novices from the professionals. Once you know how all the parts of your Radio Controlled Helicopter work you can better anticipate its actions and abilities when it is in the air, far from your prying fingers.

With the guts of your rc helicopter covered we should take a look at some of the specifics of how you are now going to go about controlling you helicopter. It is most likely that your Radio Controlled Helicopter comes with a standard 2-channel transmitter/controller. There are four different modes of transmission but Mode 2, with the collective and rudder on the left stick, and the aileron and elevator (cyclic) on the right stick is by far the most common, the reason being that it is the closest appropriation of full size helicopter controls. Always make sure you switch on your transmitter before your helicopter to make sure you do not blow a fuse. Once both are turned on perform a standard range check (especially if you’ve made any recent changes to your helicopter or transmitter’s installation) to make sure the signal from your transmitter to your receiver is not being disrupted by any outside interference. Also, do a quick check to make sure all of your helicopter controls are functioning properly. Finally, this may sound silly but you won’t believe how often it happens: make sure to fully extend your transmitter antenna/aerial to get the desired range.

You can never do too many tests or be too careful when preparing your Radio Controlled Helicopter for flight. Another thing to remember is to make sure that if you are flying near or with other Radio Controlled Helicopters or aircraft to communicate clear and explicit frequency control in regards to who will use what frequency channel. If another user switches on their transmitter to the channel you happen to be using you can lose most if not all of your Radio Controlled Helicopter’s power and you will be “shot down.” Clear communication is the best way to avoid this situation. It should be restated that Radio Controlled Helicopter flying should be enjoyable and safe for all, so make sure to set a good example for all the other Radio Controlled Helicopter enthusiasts out there. Take flight and have fun!