| If you are having any doubts as to why you should be | | | | them! They can range in size from the micro models |
| flying Electric RC Helicopters, here are my top five | | | | to as large as some of the larger gas models, and |
| reasons you should switch, (or start out, as the case | | | | they are easily able to not only fly indoors, but are a |
| may be!) flying Electric RC helicopters instead of gas. | | | | snap to transport anywhere you'd like to. |
| RC helicopters are a fascinating hobby, one that | | | | Easy to Fly - Unlike gas RC helicopters, which often |
| captures the imagination of young and old alike, a | | | | are at best temperamental, and at worst, often decide |
| hobby that engages both the imagination as well as | | | | to stall out in mid-air, leaving your expensive model to |
| fine motor skills. So here, without further ado, are my | | | | come crashing to an ignoble end on the ground. Gas |
| top five reasons to fly electric RC helicopters! | | | | models also require constant attention if you wan them |
| They Don't Pollute and Tick People Off! - Unlike their | | | | to run without a hitch, and are very subject to less |
| gas counterparts, electric RC helicopters are quiet, | | | | than ideal weather conditions. Electric RC helicopters, |
| environmentally clean, and don't require you to have to | | | | on the other hand, are incredibly reliable, almost never |
| join a flying club and go to fly at particular places and | | | | quit in the air, and the motors need next to no tinkering |
| at certain times. With electric RC helicopters they are | | | | with. |
| seldom limited as to where and when you can fly. | | | | They're Less Expensive! - Usually by a lot! Gas RC |
| Even your living room! | | | | helicopters and their phalanx of accessories can set |
| No Arduous Maintenance - Gas helicopters force you | | | | you back hundreds if not thousands of dollars, |
| to maintain a number of mechanisms regarding the | | | | whereas electric RC helicopters usually come in under |
| engine and flight operations. Maintaining a gas engine | | | | a couple hundred bucks. Moreover, they often comes |
| has its issues, but with an electric RC helicopter, these | | | | RTF (ready to fly) and can have you up and flying in a |
| issues are mostly a thing of the past. These craft are | | | | matter of minutes. |
| lighter, smaller, and can survive most crashes with no | | | | There you have it! My top five reasons why you |
| problems. No more hauling gas and oil, as well as an | | | | should fly electric RC helicopters instead of gas. I'm |
| extensive toolkit to fly your bird! | | | | sure I could think of some more, but I need to go flying! |
| They Fit In The Palm Of Your Hand! - Well, some of | | | | |