Flying Mini Rc Choppers - The Hobby That Requires The Mastery Of A Real Helicopter Pilot

Radio control helicopters are a great pastime for many people. These mini choppers have most of the functionality of a full sized chopper and are extremely exciting to onlookers as their pilots take their mini helicopters into the air and perform many maneuvers.

There are many types of Mini RC choppers but the most common models are the Exceed G2 and OS 91 for F3C Competition. The Exceed boasts a 400 Class brushless electric 6-Channel RTF helicopter. It takes minutes to set up and comes with a high quality FM radio. It also comes with an advanced pitch controller that lets you fly any direction - even inverted. The OS 91 comes with an 91HZ F3C Competition Heli Engine and is purpose built for competition. This is a high power chopper with enhanced stability.

There are two ways to get into Mini Radio control helicopters. You can buy the entire unit from your local hobby shop (these are known as 'RTF' or 'ready to fly' models) or buy the components and assemble one for yourself. If you are assembling the entire helicopter yourself, you'll need to acquaint yourself with how the chopper goes together. In this regard, they are really no different from a full sized chopper. The manual that comes with the parts will provide much of this information but you should also have a thorough understanding of the mechanics. If you are setting up your own helicopter, make sure that all of the parts are correctly fitted prior to lift off.

Learning to fly an RC helicopter is easy. With a few hours of practice, you'll be off to a good morning of flying. The 2 most important maneuvers are lift off and landing. Once you have mastered both of these things, the rest will come easy. Again, these are the 2 critical maneuvers that you'll be doing most. If you'd like to get some flying experience without risking your own helicopter, you can use a computer simulator to the basics. A simulator will also teach you how to execute all the maneuvers that the helicopter will allow you to accomplish. Again, with simulation software there is no risk.

You should know that the skills for flying Miniature RC helicopters and maintaining them in the air are the same as those required by a full sized chopper pilot would so there are some precautions to take when flying them. The blades of the machine can rotate at up to 1500 rpm, meaning they have the potential to sever a finger or other body part. They can also tear clothing that comes in its way. You'll need to gain proficiency with the machine before you conduct your first flight in front of bystanders, otherwise you may cause harm to them.

Also, remember that RC helicopters use radios. In some regions you'll have to notify the Federal Communications Commission about your intended use, although today this is rare.

Always keep the Remote controlled chopper away from you. Most enthusiasts recommend that you maintain about 20 feet distance when flying your helicopter. You will find this separation a god-send in the event that the chopper becomes uncontrollable and crashes onto the ground.

As a beginning pilot there are many Remote controlled helicopter clubs that you can become a member of. Here you'll meet mentors who can offer you tips on how to fly.