RC Helicopters
Mark Fadely bids farewell to his helicopter column in Model Aviation after seven years, reflecting on the hobby's evolution and his passion for flying and photography.
RC Helicopters
Andy Panoncillo, a former physical therapist and team manager for Gaui helicopters, started with RC airplanes before excelling in helicopters. He promotes camaraderie and innovation in the hobby, co-developing the successful One contest and International Amateur Nationals.
RC Helicopters
Mark Fadely addresses common helicopter flying questions, emphasizing the importance of mastering basic maneuvers like inverted hovering before advancing to 3-D flight. He offers tips on learning a funnel maneuver, highlighting gradual practice and proper control inputs.
RC Helicopters
Mark Fadely discusses LiPo batteries and safe charging practices, featuring insights from Clint Akins of Castle Creations on modern charger technology and safety measures.
RC Helicopters
Mark Fadely discusses the evolution of model aviation, highlighting the growing interest in scale helicopters. He shares stories of Kerry Muncy's successful Apache AH-64 kit, Bill Pirschel's Huey project, and Michael Rose's budget-friendly scale model. The article emphasizes the community and resources available for both new and experienced pilots to explore scale modeling.
