subject: Electric RC Helicopters: Take the big flight [print this page] Among all the age group of people, flying RC helicopters is getting and more and more popularity by each day. The reason that works behind the notion is that these electric RC helicopters are easier to fly and maintain than their gas counterparts. To protect against any mis happening and potential damage, keep the close eye on the safety rules during and after each flight. Security measures are however mandatory enough in order to safeguard from flying accidents and other damages.
If you are a beginner and willing to fly the RC helicopter, experts propose a very strict regulations on you while flying. While you are on the driving seat, you must have a trained and more comfortable seasoned pilot by your side so that he could take control of the helicopter if you loose the same in some dreaded conditions. You are also suggested not to fly the helicopter in the crowded areas since it could be dangerous and unsuitable for for the general public. Try to make your flight in widely open space that must be clear of trees, power lines, or other frequent obstructions.
A mini RC helicopter has a main rotor and a tail rotor to perform the flying job with efficiency. These accessories produce great range of torque that make more stable and more comfortable while flying. Some other additional design features are also very helpful in augmenting the stability and enhances the agility of the helicopter while flying.
You must execute a deliberate health check up of your flying RC helicopter to confirm whether all the accessories are running and performing well. Check whether your communication radio is functioning properly and offers all the signals in its complete range. Keep all the screws, nuts or bolts in its perfect shape. Among other vital facts, you need to tighten the batteries fully charged; check servos and other vital adjustments in place.
For safety point of view, do not come close when they are spinning since the small helicopters even generate serious blade tip speed, so all you are suggested to wait until the blades come to a full halt. Never hold the helicopter if blades are turning.
