Which Remote Control Helicopter is Right For You?

Other than fuel types, what are the major differencesWhich electric-powered remote-controlled helicopter
between electric and gas-powered remote controlmodels are top-quality?
helicopters?I would recommend the Align T-REX 450, Align
Gas-fueled remote-control helicopters are moreT-REX CF 600, Guai Hurricane 425, and Guai
complicated to use and are generally larger in size thanHurricane 550 models.
electric models. Electric-powered RC helicopters runWhich gas-fueled RC helo models are top-quality?
quieter because they are powered by either aThe Align T-REX 600 Nitro Pro and the Align T-REX
brushless motor or a brush motor. Although gas-fueled700 Nitro Pro models are both great choices.
models are noisier, these RC helos have moreWhich 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 theseThe 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 moreWhich gas-fueled remote control helos would you
expensive, gas or electric?recommend to beginners?
Gas-fueled remote control helicopters are moreBeginners 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. Gassuited 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 theflying licenses.
long-term?Who is more likely to have fun with an
Electric-powered models cost less in fuel -- no need toelectric-powered model?
purchase gas or nitro -- and the parts are generallyThe 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.