If you’re thinking about getting into RC helicopters, you have two basic choices when it comes to the aircraft itself. Should it be electric, or should it be powered by gas? Electric RC helicopters are especially popular with beginners because they tend to be easier to fly. You have to admit, RC flying isn’t very fun when you spend all of your time crashing. And, there’s always the possibility you’ll damage your new toy.  With an electric helicopter, there are fewer channels to control. As a beginner, you don’t want to be overwhelmed with controlling too many aspects of...

If you interested in RC helicopters purely for the enjoyment of flying, then you should probably stick with electric RC helicopters. But if you are more interested in pursuing a serious hobby and learning more about the actual dynamics of helicopter flight, you may want to consider developing the skills for gas RC helicopter flying. Make no mistake about it: gas RC helicopters are on a whole different level than electric-powered models. They require more money to get started, more money to keep going, more focus and concentration to fly and more maintenance to keep them flying. Gas RC helicopters are...