Mastering RC Helicopters
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Discover the exciting world of RC Helicopters!

Whether you're considering taking up the hobby in 2025 or simply curious about radio-controlled helicopters; this fun hobby has never been more accessible to so many.

Today you'll find an amazing variety of model helicopters and RC equipment to suit any budget and skill level from simple low cost toys, to advanced gas turbine powered machines. 

I've been flying, introducing and instructing newcomers to RC helicopters for over 35 years; sharing insights and tips to help thousands of aspiring RC heli pilots worldwide succeed in this educational and engaging hobby.

So, if you're ready to dive into the exciting world of radio-controlled flight, this is your ultimate resource for learning, growing and enjoying every moment of your RC helicopter journey.

Let's get started!

Flying RC helicopters like this is rewarding, educational, engaging & fun!

Why RC Helicopters? You Won't Need a Runway.

Helis Don't Need Runways

Unlike most RC airplanes that require manicured air fields or runways, radio-controlled helicopters offer the incredible freedom of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL).

This freedom of taking off & landing anywhere is what first sparked my interest in radio controlled helicopters and is a major draw for many. 

The sheer convenience of being able to fly in your own yard or a nearby empty field, regardless of the season, is a game-changer! Say goodbye to lengthy trips to crowded RC airfields when short on time, inclination, or you simply lack a local option. 

Flying a small RC helicopter at home in your own yard is very convenient, practical and enjoyable.

What about flying during rotten weather?

It's no problem when you have a small micro electric indoor RC helicopter to fly in your own home, garage or indoor RC flying club.  

Inexpensive Micro Coaxial RC Heli Flying Safely Indoors

RC Helicopters Are Mechanically Marvelous

Radio controlled helicopters teach you a great deal about rotary flight and controls, which for many of us, are the most fascinating aspects of radio controlled helicopters.

What sets RC helicopters apart from all other RC models is their unique and balanced integration of these key disciplines: Aeronautics, Electronics, Mechanics, Modelling and Flying Skill.

Precision mechanical & electrical components inside an RC helicopter kit that you get to assemble yourself - very cool and very rewarding.

The Four Main Types of RC Helicopters

• Toy RC Helicopters - The inexpensive introduction. 
• Micro Coaxial RC Helicopters - The slow & stable option. 
• Micro Fixed Pitch RC Helicopters - The stepping stone.
  
• Collective Pitch (3D) RC Helicopters - The end goal.  

These are all completely different machines!

This variety of radio-controlled helicopters available today, while offering increased access to the hobby, presents a significant hurdle for newcomers: Information overload!

• They fly very differently from one another.
• They require different levels of time & learning / practicing commitments.
• They require different levels of mechanical & electronic skills.
• They require different amounts of disposable income by orders of magnitude; ranging from as little as $20 USD for small toy RC helicopters to over $20,000 USD for large scale turbine powered collective pitch RC helicopters.

Various Types & Sizes Of RC Helicopters

Without a solid foundation of basic knowledge, you risk choosing the wrong RC helicopter for your needs. Sadly, I've heard from many beginners that became frustrated and abandon this incredible hobby before ever experiencing the thrill and engagement it offers. More than often, this is due to misleading information and a lack of proper guidance.

The Goal of This Site is Simple.

The Radio (also called the Transmitter) Is What We Use To Control Our Radio Controlled Helicopters.

Provide you with Detailed Information & Knowledge, to answer your many questions and get you off on the right foot. Right stick actually :-)

Because I believe in empowering you to become a knowledgeable and skilled pilot, I follow a "teach to fish" philosophy throughout this website, just as I do while instructing one-on-one.

Unlike those who offer quick recommendations and a simple "good luck," my goal is to provide you with the same high level of experience and advice you'd receive from a seasoned RC helicopter instructor. 

Ultimately, I want you to have brilliant fun in your RC helicopter adventure so you will passionately want to stick with the hobby for years to come.

What Do You Look For In A Great Hobby?

Large Collective Pitch Gas Turbine Powered RC Heli. Amazing Sound, Smell & Complexity

Life's problems disappear while you are flying an RC helicopter, especially collective pitch. They demand intense concentration, offering a true escape – the hallmark of a great hobby!

It's hard to resist the challenge, performance potential and overwhelming feeling of accomplishment offered with collective pitch RC helicopter flight; not to mention the awesome sound the larger ones produce as you can hear in the above video.

This is after all the closest most of us will get to piloting a full size helicopter.

We have the same primary flight controls as the big birds and are bound by the same laws of helicopter physics.

Low Cost Micro CP Heli Hovering Inverted - As Challenging As The Big Ones, But Not Nearly As Intimidating

Micro-sized collective pitch RC helicopters have also revolutionized the hobby by making advanced flight accessible. Now, you can experience the challenge and precision of collective pitch without the hefty price, stress and high-stakes crashes. 

What First Sparked Your Interest In RC Helicopters?

Scale Bell 222 Collective Pitch RC Heli - If You Like Real Helicopters, Scale RC Helis Are For You! But they are not for the RC Helicopter Newbie.

Large Nitro Powered Collective Pitch (3D) RC Helicopter Hovering Inverted

A large collective pitch aerobatic (3D) helicopter such as the one pictured to the left, or scale RC helicopter (pictured above) may have been what first got you interested in checking out this hobby.

You have to enjoy learning with these types of radio controlled helicopters. It can take years to build some of these skills. That's all part of the fun and journey.  

Hobby Grade RTF Beginner Micro RC Helicopter Package

This is not true of RC toy helis, and various hobby grade beginner RC helicopters which offer up out of the box fun!

These remote control helicopters come all built (RTF - ready to fly) and are fairly easy to fly for kids and adults alike.

They are an excellent starting point for most folks who have never flown an RC heli before.

RC Heli Addiction Begins!

My Passion & Interest In RC Helicopters Has Become Borderline Obsessive.

RC helicopters have, and continue to teach me and many others so much about aerodynamics, physics, mechanics and electronics; in a very fun and engaging way.   

Talk about a hobby that embraces STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics); RC helicopters has it covered in spades!

That aspect of the hobby alone is somewhat priceless, and the older I get, the more I appreciate its everlasting educational value.   

If you like the looks of what's going on here, you are going to enjoy learning about this hobby.

Time to Start Spooling Up!

Still with me? If so, it sounds like you're already feeling the pull of this incredible hobby. I'm confident the rest of my site will ignite that interest into a full-blown passion!

The navigation bar at the top is your gateway to all things RC helicopters, with easy-to-use drop-down menus. If you're eager to begin, I highly recommend starting with the Beginner Zone. Key pages to check out there are:

• Getting Started
• Are RC Helicopters Hard To Fly
• Best RC Helicopter

Looking for deeper knowledge? My popular eBooks offer comprehensive guides. Explore these resources to build a solid foundation!

If you find this information valuable, please consider bookmarking and sharing it on social media. 

Let's build a fantastic community of responsible RC helicopter enthusiasts together!

Have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out through my contact page.

Wishing you incredible success and countless happy flights in the hobby!

John Salt

Finally, scroll down to see a video that captures why after all these years, I'm still hopelessly addicted to this hobby.

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