Remote Control Helicopters
I recently became interested in R/C Helis. I love the challenge of learning a new skill. This page shares my training journal and videos, so others can see my learning experiences and mistakes along the way!
Latest RC Heli Articles
| 2008-01-25 | Flying High Overhead |
| 2008-01-19 | Main Rotor Blade Tracking |
| 2008-01-15 | Beginner’s Guide to RC Helis |
| 2008-01-14 | RC Helicopter |
| 2008-01-13 | First Big Flight and Video |
| 2008-01-11 | Sudden Drops and Glitches |
| 2008-01-10 | Tail-in & Side-in Hover |
| 2008-01-09 | Flying Outside |
| 2007-12-31 | Getting Started in RC Heli |
NOTE: This section is new and will undergo significant development soon!
Various Articles and Training Journal
The following articles were written over the course of my experiences trying to learn to fly an RC Heli on a touchy 3D-capable model. Articles are listed from most recent to oldest.
- Flying Overhead
- Flight Times
- First Big Flight and Video!
- Sudden Drops & Glitches
- Tail-in & Side-in Hover
- First Crash
- LiPo Batteries
- Flying Outside
- Blade Tracking & Adjustment
- Simulators for RC Helicopters
- Beginner's Guide to RC Helis
- Getting Started - Why RC Helicopters?
Latest Comments in RC Heli Section
| 2015-11-22 | First Big Flight and Video When I first tried this Z008 4-CH Mini Infrared ... |
| 2015-04-24 | Flying Outside i am trying to find a rnlapcemeet 3 channel ... |
| 2015-03-05 | First Big Flight and Video My Z008 flew perfectly out of the box. I was ... |
| 2014-04-11 | Sudden Drops and Glitches The tip about the gear just saved me a trip to ... |
| 2012-10-13 | RC Helicopter Hey, I have the syma s107g. Problems started ... |
| 2012-08-01 | Main Rotor Blade Tracking i was a door gunner in vietnam and would watch ... |
| 2011-01-19 | Beginner’s Guide to RC Helis Thanks! very informative article |
| 2011-01-08 | Beginner’s Guide to RC Helis Great article! Thanks so much! |
| 2010-09-14 | Main Rotor Blade Tracking This is how i track blades. I took a 1/2 " dowel ... |
| 2009-11-04 | First Big Flight and Video Wow... |
| 2008-04-22 | First Big Flight and Video Cool site, love the workout info being a near ... |
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| My E-Flite Blade CP Pro with Training Gear |
RC Heli Videos
The following is a collection of interesting videos I've seen with RC Helicopters. Includes footage of E-Flite Blade helis, 3D aerobatic flight and other tricks.
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Batteries
Articles about Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries, charging and the related dangers.
Repairs & Modifications
Popular repairs and modifications done to Blade CP Pro helis.
Simulators
Simulators will save you hundreds of dollars in repairs! Not only can you master some of the basics of controller orientation, but you also have an opportunity to learn and try advanced techniques without fear of crashing your heli.
Training Resources
Online guides to help get you flying your helicopter.
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