Remote Control Helicopter
In many cases when parents buy toys for their sons they in fact buy the toys for themselves. This was the case when I bought my son a brand new remote control helicopter. Little was I aware that these mini models are more of a grown up hobby than a kid’s toy and high class people bearing high positions in business and elsewhere spend hoursassembling, tuning and of course flying these amazingly realistic mini models of helicopters.
The selection of Remote control helicopters offered today is mind boggling in itself. easily loose yourself between the online stores selling them and find replicas of army choppers such as Apache, marine helicopters, executive helicopters and more.
Remote control helicopters are basically divided to RTF (ready to fly) models and ARF (almost ready to fly) models. The ready to fly models come with everything you need to get started and take off while the almost ready to fly ones require additional acquisitions of electronics and redio components. The upside of ARF remote control helicopters is that they enable you more freedom in customizing your helicopter and more choices in pricing.
Another distinction is between the collective pitch model and the fixed pitch models. In fixed pitch models the blades are non-adjustable which limits the helicopter’s performance to a certain extent but on the other hand makes the machine easier to maintain. Collective pitch models are more intricate and are intended for experienced users as they are more difficult to maintain and repair, however thy enable larger flexibility in manoeuvring and flight stunts.
Prices range between as little as 50$ for basic beginners models to as high as 500$ for the experienced model such as the Apache replica that Flies over 30 meters high. 4 channel radio control duel propeller system and stable hover. A formidable machine indeed.