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Radio Control: Helicopters

Author: P. Tradelius


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/06
Page Numbers: 114

RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS U J111 EkTrIIILWV4UU %-1-T1 THIS ISSUE Model Aviation dedicated new entrants hobby thinking about joining have yet take first step Helicopters related equipment rather expensive thus restricting number potential fliers Im always saddened hear someone purchased helicopter failed attempt fly Most people work living deserve have some sort hobby make worthwhile new helicopters thinking trying have few ideas make modeling experience enjoyable Read what can magazine others books available get familiar possible helicopters related equipment will get better idea differences helicopters engines radios will able form better initial opinion type equipment would like have have written book Basics Radio Control Helicopters should available local hobby shopit should help novice get off right foot Visit local club flying field see what helicopters equipment other people flying what recommend Flying similar equipment nice because other fliers can answer specific questions better keep encountering same pitfalls did Having same brand radio especially buddy box will pay off start flying circuits instructor can take over necessary Hopefully will several modelers willing give personal instruction recommendations group fairly large good chance fliers will have personal computer PC helicopter flight simulator newcomer could use practice hovering Local fliers should also able recommend nearby hobby shop could go first-hand look models radios fit budget Dont overlook used helicopters hobby shop individual models well-takencare-of provide years service available just because owner wants try something new familiar model person selling get second opinion someone know dont buy another persons problems recommend get best helicopter can comfortably afford will probably last longer will give better service cheaper models decide sell aircraft will probably someone willing purchase reasonable price helicopter purchase must set up properly novice fly Before attempt start engine get local fliers local hobby shop make sure set up correctly After basic hovering instructions installing wide set training gear keep helicopter close ground practice can hover six inches can hover six feet its difficult helicopter sustain damage hits ground six inches several projects modeling clubs helicopter fixed-wing individuals could take promote flying participate local mall show very popular throughout year club table models display could generate interest young old Another thing could yield big results addressing local Cub Boy Scouts Young minds receptive new thoughts ideas talk may spark interest aviation will last lifetime Im example what can become small-but-meaningful experience early age born reared heart New York City saw first model airplane age five Shortly thereafter drawing designing airplanes led enjoyment math sciences school degree aeronautical engineering exciting 23-year flying career Air Force retired several years ago now fly big airplanes USAirways have often wondered life would have taken introduced modeling such early age clubs have little 'excess~ money treasury could put good use wouldnt take much subscribe several modeling magazines local public school librarygood reading material show interest modeling Once modeling interest sparked having access PC flight simulator great way keep spark alive Its amazing quickly younger generation adapts using computers PCs improve hand-eye coordination club funds still available after purchasing simulator could pitch local hobby shop purchase another could kept hobby shop customers age use improve flying skills could generate business enough interest community may possible club spring used trainer helicopter Although children cannot afford purchase may able odd jobs least pay fuel would give real sense accomplishment would keep active minds involved educational enjoyable hobby until can afford helicopter own Wouldnt nice give youngsters opportunity get started aviation rather let hang around streets time hands increasing potential getting trouble wouldnt take much effort person ignite spark change life better hless DC Motors addition line high performance Brushless motors Aveox now offering W lull line kits have machined cut parts urn made USA Aveox has complete line direct dnve geared motors competfor new 20 oz 12 sport flyer starting low $26995 High Performance Microprocessor motortontroller system Call Catalog based controller Now Shippingll See seebsite details 1 .,. rollers 31324 Via Otlinas #114 Westake Village CA 91362 l1l-197-1911 proudly made USA llwwwaoeoxsom e-mail 1I2252411@compuservectm 114 Model Aviation Balsa Aircraft Grade Plywood Spruce & USA Gold CA Adhesives Call Write BALSA USA PO Box 164 Marinette WI 54143 1-800-225-7287 Fax 1-906-863-5878 Send $100 new Catalog Catalog Free order Check us out Internet httpIlwww balsausacom

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