RC helicopters index page
The great news is that rc helicopters aren't the uncontrollable and expensive beasts they used to be years ago! But flying a radio control helicopter is more demanding than flying an rc plane, and ultimately more rewarding for many people.
Electric helis have really taken the hobby by storm in recent years, and beginner rc helicopters are widely available at very affordable prices compared to what they used to cost.
But, as with everything in life, you need to be careful when choosing and buying your first heli and the helicopter pages of this website will introduce you to the different types available, and give you a good understanding of the basics of this popular sector of the radio control flying hobby.
If you like the thought of flying radio control helicopters use the links below to visit the main helicopter pages of this site...
Beginner rc helicopters
- once impossible to buy, beginner helis are now very widely available - even from many toy shops! This page will introduce you to some good first-time helis, and tell you what to look for when choosing. Read more.
Electric rc helicopters
- learn about the ever-growing sector of EP (electric power) rc helis. The range of electric helicopters available these days is just staggering, but this page will give you a fundamental understanding of the primary types. Read more.
Coaxial rc helicopters
- electric coaxial rc helicopters, sometimes referred to as dual-rotor or contra-rotating helicopters, have been responsible for bringing thousands of new people into the hobby of radio control flying in the last few years. Coaxial helis are very easy to fly, and their inherent stability makes them perfect first-time helicopters. Read more.
Gas rc helicopters
- are 'gas' (IC / internal combustion) rc helis are dying breed? With the advent of affordable electric powered models, IC helis have certainly declined in popularity but of course they'll always have their loyal band of followers and enthusiasts. Read more.
Micro rc helicopters
- micro and sub-micro helis quickly became the 'must have' radio control model when they started becoming widely available, thanks to technological advancements in the hobby that made them possible. Perfect for flying around the home, there is now a large choice of palm-sized rc helicopters, from beginner to advanced. Read more.
RTF rc helicopters
- what can you expect from an RTF (Ready To Fly) radio control helicopter, and just how ready to fly are they?? Don't be fooled in to thinking that every RTF heli will fly itself out the box, that's rarely the case and this page will tell you why. Read more.
Toy rc helicopters
- not so long ago the idea of a toy radio control helicopter was simply ridiculous, but kid's dreams have eventually been realised! Very widely available, simple to operate two channel toy helis don't give a true feeling of flying a radio control heli but they still give the basic thrill - especially to the young ones. Read more.
FP or CP helicopters
- which is best for you? This page will give you a fundamental understanding of the differences between a fixed pitch and collective pitch radio control helicopter, and should give you an idea of what to expect from each type. Read more.
RC helicopter controls
- understanding how your radio control helicopter is controlled is of paramount importance if you're to get the most out of the hobby. Learn about the primary heli controls here and how your Tx stick inputs make your helicopter do what you want it to do (most of the time!). Read more.
How helicopters fly
- RC helicopters are now different to their full size big brothers, and getting an understanding about how they fly and are controlled will stand you in good stead for getting the most out of your model heli. Learn about helicopter flight controls on this page. Read more.
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