Archived RC helicopter questions

RC helicopter related questions previously submitted to RC Airplane World, via the Ask an RC Question service. The questions may not always show in chronological order; you can contact me if you want to know when a particular question was asked..

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RC helicopter channels  What are seven channels for on an rc helicopter?

4 and 6 channel RC helicopters  In non-3D mode what is the difference between a 4 and 6 channel rc helicopter as far as difficulty?
I am a beginner with a 6 channel rc helicopter ( don'...

RC helicopter difficulty  I bought the Exceed Eagle 50 - is that particular helicopter that hard to fly? Even with an experienced pilot, would that person have a difficult time ...

RC Helicopters and Essential Tremor  I have been considering the purchase of an RC helicopter. After reading through the information on this web page regarding set-up and flying, I am wondering ...

Looking for RC helicopter trainer/tutor  Eagle 50 for my son for Xmas but I don't know how to set it up or fly it. I know... dumb thing to buy your kid if you don't know what you're doing! But,...

RC helicopter channels  I am thinking about buying some inexpensive rc helicopters for my nieces and nephew and was wondering if I have to make sure they have different channels....

HX252 RC Helicopter battery  My son has an HX252 electric rc helicopter with a 7.2v 650mAH battery fitted. I'd like to know please if a 7.4v 800mAH replacement will be ok to improve ...

Best medium priced RC helicopter for taking aerial pictures  Hi,
I work with archaeologists on excavations and on many occasions need vertical pictures taking of ruined buildings etc. I thought a RC helicopter ...

Electric helicopter vs. Gas - flight times  What is the approximate flight time of an electric rc helicopter compared to a gas rc helicopter? Which is easier to maintain, which is a better buy?

Returning an RC micro helicopter  Have I any rights with exchanging my rc helicopter, as it broke whilst hovering and I think it's a manufacturer fault.

Gyros and mixing  Ok. I have a spoiler set up for a hovercraft which has 2 control surfaces like elevons. They are mixed by my transmitter to move together giving pitch ...

RC Helicopter Instruction  Is there anyone in West Palm Beach who gives rc helicopter lessons with transmitter training link?
William George
wgeorge111athotmaildotcom

Walkera Dragonfly 4 motor upgrade  I've been flying a Walkera Dragonfly 4 for a few months - I'd like to say thank you for your DF4 pages, they've really helped me out. My question is, if ...

RC helicopter for a newbie  My hubby's birthday is next week and he expressed interest in owning a RC helicopter. I am completely lost! He's 32, never mentioned this before, and I ...

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