RC Helicopters
RC helicopters are gaining popularity as flying season starts. Finding local pilots can be challenging but is beneficial. IRCHA offers resources and a pilot proficiency program. New heading-hold gyros improve performance, aiding in advanced maneuvers. Popular models include Telebee 701, JR G5000T, and Futaba GY501, each with distinct features.
RC Helicopters
The author, Eric Hawkinson, discusses the current boom in RC helicopters, highlighting advancements in technology, product reliability, and the benefits of modern simulators for training.
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS - 2003/06
IT’S ANOTHER GREAT month to be enjoying the sport of Radio
Control (RC) helicopters! I’m going to start out with a discussion
about a new “big block” for our wing-spinning Tim Taylor types to
get excited about.
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS - 2003/05
IT’S ANOTHER GREAT month to be enjoying the sport of
Radio Control (RC) helicopters! I’ll delay the flying-site
discussion I started in the last issue as it applies to helicopters
because I have one new product category and a new version of an
old product to write about, and that will no doubt use up my
allotted space.
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS - 2003/04
IT’S ANOTHER GREAT month to be
enjoying the sport of Radio Control (RC)
helicopters! Last month I spent some time
discussing accessories that the average
fixed-wing pilot will need to acquire when
a helicopter is added to the hangar. This
month I’ll continue with a few more “new
things” that you will be dealing with
during your introduction to helicopters, but
first I have a few product notes.
