How much does it cost?
- You can get started for anywhere between $1,000 - $2,000 or you can get fancy and spend much more.
How high does it fly?
- Farther than the eye can see.
How fast does it go?
- R/C helicopters have been clocked at over 125mph.
How long can it fly?
How much does fuel cost?
- Fuel costs about $25 a gallon depending on where you buy it and what kind.
- A battery pack for an electric heli costs about $100 depending on the pack size.
What is a good helicopter setup to start with?
- We recommend a Raptor 50 V2 kit or Align TRex 600 kit. Not an ARF. ($400 - $700 depending on what is in the kit)
- Beginners should start with nitro fuel because it is easier than electric.
- OS 50 engine. ($150)
- Muffler. ($50)
- Futaba 9252 servos. (4 required at $50 each)
- Futaba GY401 Gyro with servo. ($80)
- Mavrikk blades. 600mm. ($50)
What is a good transmitter & receiver to start with?
- Minimum of 7 channels with 2.4 GHz.
- Get the best transmitter that you can afford.
- Some popular brands are Futaba, JR, and Spektrum.
What is a good way to learn how to fly helicopters?
- Start with a good simulator and practice, practice practice.
- We use Realflight (about $200). Simulators require a good computer and graphics card.