Radio Control Helicopters

There are many different forms of radio control helicopters, and they vary in size, shape and ability depending on what is required and depending on the hobbyist’s budget.

The electrically powered models come in the form of the micro coaxial radio control helicopters which are generally battery powered, small and low cost, less noisy than larger radio control helicopters and commonly produced from a Styrofoam compound. These radio control helicopters are generally designed such that they can be used anywhere, be it indoors, outdoors or even right in your living room.

Another type of radio control helicopters are the engine driven models powered by nitro fuel. Their price range is relatively low, and can be quite powerful considering how small the engines are and how large the aircraft tend to be. These engines usually make use of glow plugs instead of spark plugs, and are fueled by a compound of oil, methanol and nitro methane that is specifically formulated for this purpose.

People tend to mistake nitro powered engines to the radio control helicopters that make use of engines powered by gas. Although the mechanics are similar, they are two distinct types of radio control helicopters that run completely differently. The most prominent difference is that the gas powered engines actually run on regular gasoline, while the engine is generally quite large when compared to that of the nitro-powered engine.

The small, electrically powered radio control helicopters are generally used by beginners who need to learn the ropes, while the gas and nitro-powered engine-driven radio control helicopters tend to be used and favored by veteran radio control helicopter enthusiasts. Whichever category you may feel you belong to, it is best to make an informed decision. This means that you should consult an expert, especially when trying to build your own model with parts that you have selected yourself. It is vitally important that you are aware of the health and safety risks involved, and this is why you should ensure that you have expert advice when starting out on such an endeavor.