Flying your brand spanking new radio controlled helicopter isn't as simple as you may think and you will need some RC helicopter training for those who have just purchased your first serious model. Just follow some of these tips and you'll avoid a great deal of undesirable and expensive crashes! Below are some essential beginner steps to flying when using a simulator.
Even if you are using a simulator, do try not to let the helicopter 'hit' you! It hurts and in reality it can be expensive when they hit. When watching the image on your screen, don't let it get too far away. If you mirror this in real life, you may never see your helicopter again. It's not easy to keep it close to you so do be conscious of this fact and practice.
Make sure you rehearse landing the helicopter exactly where you want it to be. Just landing it is not enough, see if you can get it to face the way you want. Try flying with all the trims slightly off center and then try randomly adjusting the trims to get used to doing it, then do it again. May sound silly, but move all the sticks like you've lost the plot until your radio controlled helicopter looks precarious and then level it out as quickly as possible.
Next, turn the wind up to 10mph on your simulator and do it all again. Round three, turn up the turbulence by 10mph and do it all again!
It really is quite important to master the RC Helicopter Training simulator first. Now practice flying left to right and then back and forth. Then practice flying in and out without striking or flying over your virtual self.
Do note that the auto rotations you do in the RC helicopter training simulator are way too easy. Do do not rely on the practice sessions to help you in a real event. The closest to a real auto-rotation is to go into whichever configuration screen has the "blade drag ratio" and then double it. I believe it's usually .22 by default, so set it to at least .44.
If you haven't already, then now is the time to experiment with a few loops and rolls.
During RC helicopter training there are a few unexpected events that may occur other than those listed here, so be prepared. OK, you can now go outside, find a nice big field and try flying your radio controlled helicopter for real.
Some models such as the E-Sky Kob radio controlled helicopter comes with the PC cable already and this particular model is a good all rounder for beginners at a reasonable price for someone who wants a serious model but lacks experience. Or if you have to have something larger, try the huge Giant Airwolf RTF!
Even if you are using a simulator, do try not to let the helicopter 'hit' you! It hurts and in reality it can be expensive when they hit. When watching the image on your screen, don't let it get too far away. If you mirror this in real life, you may never see your helicopter again. It's not easy to keep it close to you so do be conscious of this fact and practice.
Make sure you rehearse landing the helicopter exactly where you want it to be. Just landing it is not enough, see if you can get it to face the way you want. Try flying with all the trims slightly off center and then try randomly adjusting the trims to get used to doing it, then do it again. May sound silly, but move all the sticks like you've lost the plot until your radio controlled helicopter looks precarious and then level it out as quickly as possible.
Next, turn the wind up to 10mph on your simulator and do it all again. Round three, turn up the turbulence by 10mph and do it all again!
It really is quite important to master the RC Helicopter Training simulator first. Now practice flying left to right and then back and forth. Then practice flying in and out without striking or flying over your virtual self.
Do note that the auto rotations you do in the RC helicopter training simulator are way too easy. Do do not rely on the practice sessions to help you in a real event. The closest to a real auto-rotation is to go into whichever configuration screen has the "blade drag ratio" and then double it. I believe it's usually .22 by default, so set it to at least .44.
If you haven't already, then now is the time to experiment with a few loops and rolls.
During RC helicopter training there are a few unexpected events that may occur other than those listed here, so be prepared. OK, you can now go outside, find a nice big field and try flying your radio controlled helicopter for real.
Some models such as the E-Sky Kob radio controlled helicopter comes with the PC cable already and this particular model is a good all rounder for beginners at a reasonable price for someone who wants a serious model but lacks experience. Or if you have to have something larger, try the huge Giant Airwolf RTF!
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