I'm writing this to all people interested in buying their first model helicopter on eBay. One thing is certain - you get what you pay for! The reason most are cheap, is because they are mass produced items...
First things first, what you are buying in any LiPo battery is a controlled explosion in a wrapper. Sounds over the top? well take a look at google video with the search "Lipo Battery Fire" or go direct to...
Learning to fly - with or without a Model Flight Simulator When you are just getting started and learning to fly, even with a simulator, don't overdo it!It is all too easy, especially with the simulator, to...
I hear people regularly saying how walkera heli's are such poor quality and shouldn t be bought. I have bought several Walkera Helis among others and here is my advise to anyone interested in getting into...
The HoneyBee CP2 is a nice little helicopter and although they are checked before leaving the factory, sometimes it isn't set up correctly out of the box, so here's the sum total of my knowledge having got...
*****Walkera Dragonfly 60***** I have purchased several walkera helicopters and indeed learned to fly with a walkera. The 60 boasts an aluminium frame, belt driven tail, full collective pitch and is capable...
*********Walkera Dragonfly 52********* I have purchased several walkera helicopters, one of which being the 52. When I bought it I didnt realize just how small this little chopper actually was. Indeed it is...
Do not buy a remote controlled petrol helicopter unless dealing with a reputable shop or club. They need expert set up, you need public liability insurance (law!!), and you need guidance on how to fly, they...
With the expansion of the 2.4 GHz systems for use with RC Models, beware the EBay sellers from outside the UK. Now that the new JR X9303 is out and available in the USA, there is a good possibility that the...
After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet, which conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during the flight that need repair or correction. The mechanics read and...