| With all the popularity that electric RC helicopters have | | | | models from immediate crash and burn! |
| enjoyed recently, mainly due to major advances in the | | | | There may well be things either missing or needing |
| control and electronic capabilities, it would be | | | | more than actually comes in the box. This is usually |
| understandable to believe the now common claims of | | | | related to the battery packs for the RC controller. |
| manufacturers who claim that their RC helicopters | | | | There are batteries required for this to operate, and if |
| come RTF, (ready to fly) and leave it at that. In truth | | | | they do come with the kit, they will not last long and |
| there are varying degrees of RTF, and even though | | | | soon you'll find yourself needing a battery charger to |
| with the now cheaper prices you're paying for these | | | | keep your RC helicopter in the air! (You may want to |
| electric RC models, you would think there would be | | | | invest in somewhat better batteries, as well!) Some |
| some setup, and in fact there most of the time is. Let's | | | | newer models now actually come with a charger, a |
| just call this buyer be aware! | | | | step in the right direction! |
| The first thing to mention is that while RTF may indeed | | | | In general, you will come to find out that most of the |
| mean that you can actually get your bird into the air, | | | | truly ready to fly (RTF) models will come in the 2 |
| that may not mean that you'll keep it there! There is a | | | | channel variety, and most of these will be smallish, |
| learning curve, and while these may be mini versions of | | | | which is fine, because they will be easier to fly, and for |
| the real things, they still will leave a mark if they crash | | | | beginning RC helicopter enthusiasts, this is a good thing, |
| into you or anyone around you. The point is, you need | | | | allowing them to learn without breaking the RC |
| to learn how to do operate your electric RC helicopter, | | | | Helicopter or the budget! |
| and the best way to do that is in a simulator. There | | | | When it comes to RTF, make sure to delve a little |
| are free ones available, but the best ones cost a bit, | | | | deeper and see what is truly ready to fly! |
| but will me than make up for their cost by saving your | | | | |