| For several reasons, almost all beginners choose to | | | | helicopter pilot takes the task to fly much more |
| start their hobby with an electric RC helicopter. In the | | | | seriously. Besides, the actual thrill of flying is an |
| first place, an electric helicopter is cheaper than a gas | | | | adrenalin rush each time one takes to fly. |
| engine powered one. Secondly, it is easier to fly, as it | | | | The advantage of the gas RC helicopter is that the |
| does not have an engine. Lastly, the electric RC | | | | next step is a graduation to the ultra light flight. Hence, |
| helicopter produces no sound or smell. For these | | | | with a gas engine powered helicopter, there is no |
| reasons, one can conclude that those who choose an | | | | necessity to upgrade, as one would have to with an |
| electric RC helicopter prefer convenience to the thrill of | | | | electric RC helicopter. If one upgrades to ultra light, one |
| actually flying it. | | | | can easily get conversant with the actual flying. The |
| While there is no reason to decry the electric RC | | | | basics of helicopter flying are learnt more easily with |
| helicopter, it is probably not meant for hobbyists, who | | | | an engine-driven helicopter than any other RC |
| want more than just a convenience. The question that | | | | helicopter that takes to the skies. |
| arises is, why choose a gas powered RC helicopter? | | | | Gas RC helicopters can fly at a ground speed of 80 |
| Beside the price factor, as the gas powered helicopter | | | | mph at an altitude of 1000-12000 feet. With a little |
| does not come cheap, there is also the noise factor of | | | | practice, bigger circuits can be done, but speeds must |
| the engine, which is inevitable. The answer lies here. | | | | be kept down. For additional speed, the training gear |
| Genuine RC pilots prefer noise to silence, the cost of | | | | could be taken off. Practice hovering over the ground; |
| the plane and above all, convenience. The added | | | | at least 3 feet high and hold it steady. The wind will |
| intricacy of the engine makes it all the more challenging | | | | really affect at this level. Control becomes that much |
| for those who desire the actual experience of flying a | | | | more exciting! |
| gas engine powered helicopter. One does not see a | | | | The RC gas helicopter is much less complicated than |
| full-scale electric helicopter. Important reason for RC | | | | a fixed wing plane. Simply by pulling up or adding |
| helicopter enthusiasts is the closeness of the RC | | | | throttle can correct the flight. RC gas powered |
| model to the real flying machine. | | | | helicopter flying is thus more rewarding as flying skills |
| Another major aspect that sets apart flying the | | | | are tested all the time and at every level. |
| electric RC model to gas powered helicopter are the | | | | If flying RC gas powered helicopter is flown in an |
| level of appreciation and skill required for flying on each | | | | unknown territory, then you should waste no time in |
| occasion. Since, gas and an engine are involved, a RC | | | | exploring the territory to fly it. The thrill is limitless! |