When you buy your first RC helicopter some of the instructions can seem a little daunting, even when the radio control helicopter is ready-to-fly so to speak. Therefore, a few pointers to get you started wouldn’t go amiss.
Here we will look at flying a 6 Channel electric RC helicopter, which has many moving parts and does take a bit of getting used to at first. You may want to use a training stand at first when flying outdoors for the first time, but this is up to you. You will also need bags of patience, so check out the guide below and get your helicopter in the air.
Firstly, find a decent spot outdoors, in an open area with no hazards which could get in the way and possibly damage your helicopter in the event you lost control.
Make sure that the blades of the RC helicopter are aligned and are positioned at 90 degrees to the flybar. Check that everything is tight and no parts of the helicopter are loose. You should always do this check before flying. Also ensure that the paddles are level with the rotor head.
We will continue with this guide in the next article.