Buying Process – Coaxial and Toy Models.

For those who really want to get involved in the hobby of flying a remote control helicopter then opting for a collective pitch model is a good choice. It will cost more and the learning curve will definitely be a challenge, but for the committed enthusiast it is the way to go.

However before committing yourself to hours of practice and possibly a great deal of frustration try to get some hands on flying at a model club. You could also get a sim but there is no substitute for flying outdoors with a little wind.

You should also be prepared to get your hands dirty , literally. Remote control helicopters have loads of moving parts and they will break when you crash. You need to be comfortable working on the mechanical aspects of your remote control heicopter as well as flying it.

For those who do not want to get so heavily involved in the hobby there are other options. Micro and coaxial helicopters are stable, easy to fly and perfet for  beginners.

Micro helicopters are perfect for those who just want a bit of fun for 20 mins to 1/2 hour, messing around with the kids or some friends. They usually cost less than $30 and fit in the palm of your hand. Don’t expect to be able to fly 3d aerobatic routines but you will have plenty of fun

Coaxial helicopters are a step up from a basic toy. Models produced by top brands such as e-flite, Walkera and Esky will be be good quality and are supported with a ready supply of spares. Coaxial helicopters are easy to recognise in that they have two main sets of rotor blades, one mounted above the other. This is what makes them stable and easy to fly.

When you are surfing and tring to decide on a particular model we strongly recommend that you don’t purchase a model with less than a 4 channel control.  Anything with two channels only is very basic and you would be better spending a little more.