Wednesday 28 November 2012

What To Like About Radio Control Helicopters

By Gloria Gardner


What should be known about radio control helicopters? They're fun, they're versatile, they can fill great expanses of time by fascinating and delighting children. Furthermore, the deft science which goes into building these marvels is very much an attraction for the adult hobbyist. One struggles to fault the RC copter.

The first thing to know is that they come in all different sizes, shapes, colors, and complexities. Complexities meaning they come with various degrees of maneuverability. For instance, some can only go up-down, right-left. Others, however, can swoop, pitch, dive, and twist through the air. It serves to decide before hand which kind is more suitable. The more mobile ones tend to be harder to control, so they are perhaps not best for beginners.

How do they run? There are two main sources of power. The first is fuel power, which can be expensive, but is generally used for more heavy duty copters. The second kind of power is electric. This involves either rechargeable or replaceable batteries. Either way, when purchasing an RC copter, it is something to consider.

A note, perhaps, on what constitutes these whirling toys. Generally very light material, as can probably be imagined. Aluminum and plastics are very common, as are carbon fibers. Furthermore, probably depending on the recipient, they may be purchased pre or post assembly. If they are given as a give to a child, for example, it wouldn't do to hand them a box with millions of tiny pieces.

Any competitors out there? There are always some, and the world of radio control is not totally devoid of sport. There are many tournaments, events, conventions, and so on, to release some competitive energy. Races, acrobatic displays, aesthetics, are all examples of competition. Neither, however, are these competitions necessary. Nothing is to say they can't simply be toys.

So now hopefully that offers a answer to the question; What to like about radio control helicopters. They certainly make for light-hearted fun, great presents, and have the potential to rid the future of boring afternoons and weekends.




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