If you are new to the world of RC helicopters you may not really know where to start. You may have been bought a radio control helicopter for your birthday or Christmas, but are somewhat perplexed as to how you go about flying it, or whether this really is the hobby for you. Fear not, we have all been there at some time or another.
Not all RC helicopter enthusiasts suddenly decided one day to go out and buy themselves the latest model and spend every moment of their lives devoted to this unique hobby. Ok, there may be some out there who are putting their hands up already. For most, it may be a friend’s recommendation, an advert in a magazine, or, as mentioned above, the by-product of an over-enthusiastic parent hell bent on making their son or daughter a wannabe RC helicopter flying champion.
Whatever the reason that has brought you into the world of RC helicopters know that there are others out there in the same boat. In the next article we will look at making contact with fellow beginners and enthusiasts to make the most out of the experience.