| Other than fuel types, what are the major differences | | | | Which electric-powered remote-controlled helicopter |
| between electric and gas-powered remote control | | | | models are top-quality? |
| helicopters? | | | | I would recommend the Align T-REX 450, Align |
| Gas-fueled remote-control helicopters are more | | | | T-REX CF 600, Guai Hurricane 425, and Guai |
| complicated to use and are generally larger in size than | | | | Hurricane 550 models. |
| electric models. Electric-powered RC helicopters run | | | | Which gas-fueled RC helo models are top-quality? |
| quieter because they are powered by either a | | | | The Align T-REX 600 Nitro Pro and the Align T-REX |
| brushless motor or a brush motor. Although gas-fueled | | | | 700 Nitro Pro models are both great choices. |
| models are noisier, these RC helos have more | | | | Which electric-powered RC helos are ideal for a |
| powerful engines; many pilots find them more exciting. | | | | beginner? |
| Gas RC helos can fly faster and longer, but these | | | | The Esky Honey Bee 2, Esky Honey Bee CP3, and |
| high-fliers require more flying space and maintenance. | | | | the Art-Tech Falcon 3D V3 models. |
| Which type of remote controlled helicopter is more | | | | Which gas-fueled remote control helos would you |
| expensive, gas or electric? | | | | recommend to beginners? |
| Gas-fueled remote control helicopters are more | | | | Beginners should start with an electric model; |
| expensive because they are just like real helicopters. | | | | gas-fueled models, as mentioned previously, are more |
| They have an engine powered by gas or nitro. Gas | | | | suited for pilots who have owned remote control |
| models run larger and require more power to operate. | | | | helicopters previously, as well as pilots who have had |
| Which, gas or electric helo, is more economical in the | | | | flying licenses. |
| long-term? | | | | Who is more likely to have fun with an |
| Electric-powered models cost less in fuel -- no need to | | | | electric-powered model? |
| purchase gas or nitro -- and the parts are generally | | | | The following types of fliers would be best suited for |
| more affordable. | | | | electric remote-controlled helicopters: |
| What type of RC helo requires more maintenance? | | | | - Those with more limited budgets |
| Gas-fueled models take more tinkering and can be | | | | - Those who'd like to easily buy spare parts |
| messy because they have to be filled with gas or nitro | | | | - Those who don't want to deal with maintenance |
| before a flying session. They also have to be cleaned | | | | - Those who have no experience and/or |
| up after the flying session. The gas-fueled models are | | | | - Those who don't have much space for flying. |
| also more difficult to repair. | | | | |