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A 4 channel Fixed Pitch rc helicopter is an easier introduction to flying a model helicopter; you get all the right controls and can fly the heli around normally, hover etc. 6 channel helicopters are more complicated but will give you smoother and better flying characteristics. Quite often the 5th and 6th channels found on more complex helicopters are used for throttle settings and in-air gyro adjusting, for example. 6 ch helicopters have Collective Pitch which gives you smoother altitude control than a 4 ch Fixed Pitch model, which only relies on main motor speed to control altitude. 6 channel helicopters are serious business and aren't a good choice for beginners, unless you intend to be instructed on how to fly by an experienced pilot, or use an rc flight simulator to train on. Even 4 channel FP helis are hard enough to begin with! The easiest option is a 3 channel co-axial rc helicopter, such as E-flite's <a href="http://www.redrockethobbies.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=EFLH1250&Click=6136" target="_blank">Blade CX2</a>. These are very stable and can be flown out the box, but are a bit limited in their abilities.

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