| Mini RC helicopters are an important hobby for many | | | | flying. The two most critical maneuvers are take off |
| people. These miniature helicopters have the | | | | and hover. Once you master these two techniques, |
| functionality of a regular sized helicopter and provide a | | | | everything else should come easy. Again, these are |
| lot of excitement to fans of the sport as their pilots | | | | the maneuvers that you'll be doing most. If you want to |
| take their mini choppers into the air and perform many | | | | get some flying experience without risking your own |
| maneuvers. | | | | chopper, you can use a helicopter simulator to learn |
| There are numerous types of Mini RC choppers but | | | | the basics. A PC simulator will also show you how to |
| the most ubiquitous models are the Exceed G2 | | | | execute all of the maneuvers that the chopper will |
| (Version 2) and OS 91 for F3C Competition. The | | | | allow you to accomplish. Again, there is no risk. |
| Exceed boasts a 400 Class brushless electric | | | | You should know that the skills for flying Miniature |
| 6-Channel ready to fly chopper. It takes minutes to set | | | | Remote controlled choppers and maintaining them in |
| up and comes with a high quality FM radio system. It | | | | the air are the same as those required by a regular |
| has an advanced pitch controller to let you fly in any | | | | helicopter pilot would so there are some precautions to |
| direction - even inverted. The OS 91 has 91HZ F3C | | | | take when flying these little beasts. The blades of the |
| Competition Helicopter Engine and is purpose built for | | | | machine can rotate at up to 1300 rpm, meaning that |
| competition flying. This is a high power chopper with | | | | they have the potential to sever a toe or other part of |
| enhanced stability. | | | | the body. They can rip clothing that comes within its |
| There are basically two ways to get into Miniature | | | | path. You will need to gain competency with the |
| Remote controlled helicopters. You can select the | | | | machine before you conduct your first flight in front of |
| entire unit from your local shop (these are known as | | | | bystanders, otherwise you may cause serious bodily |
| 'RTF' or 'ready to fly' models) or buy the components | | | | harm to them. |
| and assemble one for yourself. If you choose to | | | | Also, remember that Mini RC helicopters use radios. In |
| assemble the complete chopper yourself, you will need | | | | some jurisdictions you'll have to notify the FCC about |
| to acquaint yourself with how the chopper goes | | | | your intended use, although today this is rare. |
| together. They are no different from a full sized | | | | Always keep the Mini Remote controlled helicopter |
| chopper. The manual that comes with the parts will | | | | away from you. Many experts suggest that you |
| provide much of this information but you should also | | | | maintain about thirty feet distance when flying your |
| have a exhaustive understanding of the mechanics. If | | | | helicopter. You will find this measure practical in the |
| you choose to set up your own chopper, you will need | | | | event that the helicopter crashes onto the ground. |
| to make certain that all of the parts are correctly fitted | | | | As a beginner there are many Mini Remote controlled |
| prior to take off. | | | | chopper clubs that you can become a member of. |
| Learning to fly a remote control helicopter is easy. With | | | | Here you'll meet experts who can offer you tips on |
| a few hours of practice, you will be off to some great | | | | how to improve your skills. |