RC Helicopters
The 2026 ROTOR Live show in Iffezheim, Germany, attracted 7,000 attendees, showcasing new RC helicopters and accessories, including refined models from Goosky, OMPHOBBY, and XLPower.
RC Helicopters
This month, explore Speed helicopter flying, with records held by Miles Dunkel. Modern setups offer thrilling speeds but require precise control and design.
3D Masters - 2010/12
I’VE ATTENDED the annual 3D Masters
10 times, and the 2010 edition, held July
23-25, was one of the best organized and
most attended, with the fanciest demos and
the highest caliber of competition.
Add a Simple Flap Feedback to Stabilize a Model Heli
AS A 12-YEAR veteran of RC Helicopter flying, I enjoy tinkering with new ideas and trying out new maneuvers that stretch the airplane to the edge of its flying envelope and beyond. Much of my effort has concentrated on developing techniques for stabilizing the model Helicopter. I've devised a home-built mechanical rotor feedback system that can improve a Helicopter's stability by just a tad, but even that small amount can give your model a significant advantage on the flying field.
Exotic Rotors Heli
LAST MONTH'S article examined my various rigid, hingeless, and bearingless model rotor head designs for RC model Helicopters. This month we will zoom in on a 6-ft.-dia. bearingless rotor currently being used for scientific research purposes. By conducting wind tunnel tests with this rotor system, we hope to advance our knowledge toward the goal of designing a successful bearingless rotor for future full-size helicopter applications.
