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R/C Helicopter Pilots- I have Some Questions (Read 152 times)

Sep 24^th, 2003 at 6:45pm

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I want to get into R/C helis but I have some questions. First of all, do I need a special radio? I have a Futaba Skysport 4 already. What I mean is, do I need a radio that has both a throttle and collective functions or are there 4 channel ones available. Secondly comes in learning to fly. Real Flight R/C sim is way too expensive and my club doesn't have a training program for helicopters. I have my "Wings" for fixed wing aircraft, I can fly near perfectly and do some simple tricks. Is it something you have to learn on your own, are there instructional videos, or should I find someone who already knows how that can teach me?
Lastly, give me some recomendations on good trainers. It must be easy to fly but easy on my wallet too.

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Reply #1 - Sep 24^th, 2003 at 9:06pm

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Check with Scott or Steve Gray at FlightCraft in Kitchener.....they are on Hwy 7 on the East end of town.....

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Reply #2 - Sep 24^th, 2003 at 10:16pm

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Check with Scott or Steve Gray at FlightCraft in Kitchener.....they are on Hwy 7 on the East end of town.....

Kitchener is not far but Hobby Hobby deals in Helis to and it's a heck of a lot closer.

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Reply #3 - Sep 24^th, 2003 at 10:47pm

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" Full size A/C are just
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The reason I recommend Scott of Steve is because of their knowledge of rotary wing craft.....check into their history on the Cdn Team at the world champs....

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