Radio Controlled RC helicopter toy - anyone try one?

[MJG]

I don't know anything about helicoptors, but I strongly suggest learning on RealFlight. I've flown the helos and learned to hover. I don't know if this transfers to real world but I learned to fly airplanes on it and never took any lessons before flying the real thing (RC, that is). Flew my plane for several months before forgetting to pull the antenna out on my radio with predictable results.

Can one of you that has flown RC Helis chime in on this. I've also only flown RC airplanes but can fly the helis on the sim (RealFlight G2) pretty well. Does the sim do a good job at replicating the flying characteristics of an RC helicopter like the Raptor 30 or 60 ??

I would also second the notion for anyone thinking of getting into RC aircraft to get a good RC simulator first. It may sound silly but it will be the best investment you probably ever make if you get into flying RC aircraft. You can get one of the earlier versions on EBay for fairly cheap these days.

If you've never seen it before, check out what someone with skills can do....3D Heli

 

[cobraman]

I own realflight G2. And it was worth EVERY penny, It will pay for itself after the first crash. It is an excellent way to train. Buddy cords help too, but only if the other pilot is exceptionally sharp and can recover you.

 

[Tram]

Go get you a light machines Corona or Lmh 110+ and learn the ropes..

 

[aucfi]

I had a RC Heli while in college. I could barely afford to put gas in it but when I could, it was so much fun. I cant wait to get another one.

www.heliproz.com is a great site to get info and helis.