Archived RC helicopter questions

More RC helicopter related questions previously submitted to RC Airplane World, via the Ask an RC Question service. The questions below were submitted during the second half of 2009.

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Previously asked helicopter questions

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RC helicopters I am a 25 year old engineer looking to buy my first outdoor rc helicopter - any recommendations?

How tight should the rotors be on Walkera Dragonfly 4 How tight should the rotors be on the Walkera Dragonfly 4?

Most popular RC helicopter that has easy part replacement I have a Walkera 5300 helicopter thats needs parts. I have trouble locating them. Is there a site that has them? I might consider buying a new helicopter ...

MX3 nav light w/remote shut off, linked to my LP5DSM radio How can I work this with my LP5DSM Radio? I have viewed a lot of sites for the install and have that done.
Just that almost everyone is teaching functioning ...

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