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Radio Control: Helicopters

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 108, 110

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS U 1f 1 THIS MONTHS MODELAVIATIONrevolves around newcomers hobby can help get started expand knowledge share enjoyment flying past have thought newcomers youngsters now expanding definition include evexyone would like enter hobbyeven older generation However should still make effort get young people involved worthwhile hobby years come can expand what have started Whenever think helping someone enjoy hobby cant help think childhood New York City modeling such important influence life story goes something like born raised heart NYC saw first model airplane age five citys few public parks immediately fascinated thoughts being up air traveling distant places wasnt long before drawing designing airplanes interest aviation led enjoyment math sciences school degree Aeronautical Engineering 23-year flying career Air Force retired exciting career several years ago now Im commercial pilot USAir long can remember have wanted fly have often wondered life would have taken introduced modeling early age Unfortunately children city country have no idea what want lives live day day Without desires goals have no reason go school study Often alternative join gang just little effort can help bring modeling childrens lives Check local school see club could make special aviation presentation during next Career Day during similar activity would perfect opportunity club bring few model helicopters possibly video helicopters flying children see show interest could attend next club meeting fun-fly get names phone numbers can follow up provide transportation needed Wouldnt nice find youngster looking friendship could help building repairing exchange little stick time some other help getting started other activities would require less preparation part such addressing meeting local Cub Boy Scouts organizations have ways scouts learn about aviation entire group could make field trip next fun-fly Mall shows popular throughout year club table helicopters display could generate interest young old alike club has some excess funds instead keeping bank account drawing interest subscribe several modeling magazines name local public school library children dont have funds purchase modeling magazines donations libraries would provide good reading material interest once spark interest generated having access authors Little Brother Joe enjoys personal computer flying learning about RC airplanes PC flight helicopters simulator great way keep spark alive youngsters improve flying skills Its amazing quickly younger generation adapts using computer simulators seem improve hand-eye coordination club funds available local hobby shop might able pitch-in purchase PC flight simulator could kept hobby shop customers age use help improve flying skillswhich should also generate business hobby shop next time club members outgrows trainer helicopter see will sell club reasonable price use club trainer Although youngsters probably cant afford purchase helicopter may able eam enough pay fuel upkeep program would give real sense accomplishment keep active minds educational enjoyable hobby until can afford helicopter own Others thinking joining club could get some stick time trainer prior initial purchase would like make personal effort help others always organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization specializes matching children good role models provide better sense direction have Big Brother two years would like think have positive influence Little Brother wont have spend much money takes three hours week could tremendous help someone really needs Its unfortunate helicopters related equipment rather expensive therefore restrict number potential fliers Im always saddened hear someone has purehased helicopter has failed attempt fly work living deserve have some sort hobby make working worthwhile new helicopters thinking trying hobby few ideas consider First read everything can become familiar possible helicopters related equipment look magazine others well several books have published subject Through reading will get better idea differences between different helicopters engines radios will have better idea about type equipment would like have Visit local club flying field see what helicopters equipment members recommend Its always nice have equipment thats similar what others area using will easier answer specific questions keep same pitfalls encountered learning 108 Model Aviation hobby shops drum up interest business having RC flight simulator available in-store test flights Having same brand radio other fliers especially buddy box feature will pay big dividends start flying circuits have instructor take over needed Hopefully will several modelers would willing give some personal instruction recommendations Local fliers should also able recommend hobby shop can get first-hand look models radios Buy equipment will fit budget buy best helicopter can comfortably afford will probably last longer will give better service have Later decide sell helicopter will probably someone willing purchase reasonable price Dont overlook used helicopters either hobby shops individuals Helicopters have taken care should provide years useful service available simply because owner wants try something new However youre familiar used helicopter youre considering person selling get second opinion someone trust dont buy someone elses problems Whatever helicopter purchase must set up novice fly Before start engine get local fliers local hobby shop make sure helicopter set up correctly Install wide set training gear get some basic hovering instruction Keep model close ground practice Remember can hover six inches can hover six feetbut its much difficult hurt helicopter sixinch level hope Ive helped provide some motivation help others havent opportunity enjoy hobby may cost club little time money get things started wouldnt great project entire club costs some time money big dividends can gained making world better place live Ive spent lot time money forms modeling children others Ive never spend dime drug rehab Lets put time effort money can good a3 US Hobby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 51 SPORTS 6 ALL WOOD CONST ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALSWing Span 54 Length 36 Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 3 SIbs Weiaht 48 ha -R 7 ha #857-N $11495 JAGUAR 40 ARF Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs Iteme865B$13995 II PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YE10W/ ALL WOOD C0NST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weighs 79 lbs Item#867 95 FIRE FLY ARF 10- 15 2C GLOW IN THE DARK AFTER SUNSET Wing Span 49 Length 347 Wegh: 22 lbs- 24 lbs Item #940$9495 SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs ItemeOS4 5 SKY BABYS/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 5t5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Itemn852$9995 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME flIRhRlQNL 1400-249-0544 u TECH INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 24 HOUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD & DISCOVER CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU tHURSDAY 10AM TO 7 PM FRIDAY 10AM TO 9PM SATURDAYS 10AM tO 4PM N PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE $5 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX _US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC 110 Model Aviation g attentive patient helpful will go long way toward starting beginning flier right foot Hobby shop get-togethers enable fliers express ideas discuss techniques Theyre great novice -J SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS PATTERN ALL WALA CAhSt ALL TRiC PA NILA NA DLGAA Wing Span 61 Length 46 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs Item#863 95 II

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 108, 110

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS U 1f 1 THIS MONTHS MODELAVIATIONrevolves around newcomers hobby can help get started expand knowledge share enjoyment flying past have thought newcomers youngsters now expanding definition include evexyone would like enter hobbyeven older generation However should still make effort get young people involved worthwhile hobby years come can expand what have started Whenever think helping someone enjoy hobby cant help think childhood New York City modeling such important influence life story goes something like born raised heart NYC saw first model airplane age five citys few public parks immediately fascinated thoughts being up air traveling distant places wasnt long before drawing designing airplanes interest aviation led enjoyment math sciences school degree Aeronautical Engineering 23-year flying career Air Force retired exciting career several years ago now Im commercial pilot USAir long can remember have wanted fly have often wondered life would have taken introduced modeling early age Unfortunately children city country have no idea what want lives live day day Without desires goals have no reason go school study Often alternative join gang just little effort can help bring modeling childrens lives Check local school see club could make special aviation presentation during next Career Day during similar activity would perfect opportunity club bring few model helicopters possibly video helicopters flying children see show interest could attend next club meeting fun-fly get names phone numbers can follow up provide transportation needed Wouldnt nice find youngster looking friendship could help building repairing exchange little stick time some other help getting started other activities would require less preparation part such addressing meeting local Cub Boy Scouts organizations have ways scouts learn about aviation entire group could make field trip next fun-fly Mall shows popular throughout year club table helicopters display could generate interest young old alike club has some excess funds instead keeping bank account drawing interest subscribe several modeling magazines name local public school library children dont have funds purchase modeling magazines donations libraries would provide good reading material interest once spark interest generated having access authors Little Brother Joe enjoys personal computer flying learning about RC airplanes PC flight helicopters simulator great way keep spark alive youngsters improve flying skills Its amazing quickly younger generation adapts using computer simulators seem improve hand-eye coordination club funds available local hobby shop might able pitch-in purchase PC flight simulator could kept hobby shop customers age use help improve flying skillswhich should also generate business hobby shop next time club members outgrows trainer helicopter see will sell club reasonable price use club trainer Although youngsters probably cant afford purchase helicopter may able eam enough pay fuel upkeep program would give real sense accomplishment keep active minds educational enjoyable hobby until can afford helicopter own Others thinking joining club could get some stick time trainer prior initial purchase would like make personal effort help others always organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization specializes matching children good role models provide better sense direction have Big Brother two years would like think have positive influence Little Brother wont have spend much money takes three hours week could tremendous help someone really needs Its unfortunate helicopters related equipment rather expensive therefore restrict number potential fliers Im always saddened hear someone has purehased helicopter has failed attempt fly work living deserve have some sort hobby make working worthwhile new helicopters thinking trying hobby few ideas consider First read everything can become familiar possible helicopters related equipment look magazine others well several books have published subject Through reading will get better idea differences between different helicopters engines radios will have better idea about type equipment would like have Visit local club flying field see what helicopters equipment members recommend Its always nice have equipment thats similar what others area using will easier answer specific questions keep same pitfalls encountered learning 108 Model Aviation hobby shops drum up interest business having RC flight simulator available in-store test flights Having same brand radio other fliers especially buddy box feature will pay big dividends start flying circuits have instructor take over needed Hopefully will several modelers would willing give some personal instruction recommendations Local fliers should also able recommend hobby shop can get first-hand look models radios Buy equipment will fit budget buy best helicopter can comfortably afford will probably last longer will give better service have Later decide sell helicopter will probably someone willing purchase reasonable price Dont overlook used helicopters either hobby shops individuals Helicopters have taken care should provide years useful service available simply because owner wants try something new However youre familiar used helicopter youre considering person selling get second opinion someone trust dont buy someone elses problems Whatever helicopter purchase must set up novice fly Before start engine get local fliers local hobby shop make sure helicopter set up correctly Install wide set training gear get some basic hovering instruction Keep model close ground practice Remember can hover six inches can hover six feetbut its much difficult hurt helicopter sixinch level hope Ive helped provide some motivation help others havent opportunity enjoy hobby may cost club little time money get things started wouldnt great project entire club costs some time money big dividends can gained making world better place live Ive spent lot time money forms modeling children others Ive never spend dime drug rehab Lets put time effort money can good a3 US Hobby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 51 SPORTS 6 ALL WOOD CONST ALL TRIM PAINTED NO DECALSWing Span 54 Length 36 Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 3 SIbs Weiaht 48 ha -R 7 ha #857-N $11495 JAGUAR 40 ARF Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs Iteme865B$13995 II PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YE10W/ ALL WOOD C0NST Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weighs 79 lbs Item#867 95 FIRE FLY ARF 10- 15 2C GLOW IN THE DARK AFTER SUNSET Wing Span 49 Length 347 Wegh: 22 lbs- 24 lbs Item #940$9495 SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 515 Length 36 Weight 33 lbs ItemeOS4 5 SKY BABYS/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER Wing Span 5t5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Itemn852$9995 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME flIRhRlQNL 1400-249-0544 u TECH INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 24 HOUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD & DISCOVER CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU tHURSDAY 10AM TO 7 PM FRIDAY 10AM TO 9PM SATURDAYS 10AM tO 4PM N PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE $5 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX _US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC 110 Model Aviation g attentive patient helpful will go long way toward starting beginning flier right foot Hobby shop get-togethers enable fliers express ideas discuss techniques Theyre great novice -J SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS PATTERN ALL WALA CAhSt ALL TRiC PA NILA NA DLGAA Wing Span 61 Length 46 Weight 48 lbs- 57 lbs Item#863 95 II

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