MAKING BEAT SOFTWARE

But because of the complexity of its complete 3D manoeuvrability, it takes a rather special sort of person to truly become a first-class, rc helicopter flyer. So if you are just starting out in this exhilarating and extremely rewarding hobby, how can you ensure that you make the best choices right from the outset and avoid ending up with a radio controlled helicopter that cost you an arm and a leg and proves to be far too complex for a newbie flyer to master?

1. Don't try to run before you can walk - or rather, don't try and skip the learning curve and start out with a more complex model than you can handle One of the biggest mistakes that will mark you out as a novice is not starting with a basic rc helicopter and really getting to grips with its controls before moving on up to a more sophisticated model. The first choice facing you will be whether to go for an electric radio controlled helicopter or whether to opt for a gas powered model. Electric models are best as they are more easily mastered but you will find that they fall into different channel groups: 2 channel, 3 channel, 4 channel and 6 channel models. A 2 channel model is the one you should start with as its maneuverability is the most straightforward and simple to master. 2 channel operation will enable you to swiftly learn the basics of flying your radio controlled helicopter up and down, to the left and right and hovering. Later on, once you have gained the necessary skill and experience, you'll find that the greater number of channels a model has, the wider the range of moves it will be able to execute.
2. Don't even consider leaving home before you've read and fully understood the instruction leaflet It's human nature to want to get your new rc helicopter out of its box and start flying just as fast as you can but curb your enthusiasm! Helicopters are widely considered to be the most rewarding of all rc models to master but they are also the most complex and difficult to control successfully. Just because they are models, they are no less sophisticated and intricate that their full-sized counterparts and that makes your task all the more challenging. Take the time to familiarize yourself with your model's working parts, their function and interaction with each other. Thoroughly understand how the controls work and make sure that you have performed all the pre-flight checks and adjustments necessary for a successful flight - a loose screw can cause more trouble than you would ever credit!
3. Don't dismiss the simulator software as just a game Many kits come with simulator software included and this will be your most important tool to help you gain 'damage-free' experience. And anything that will help reduce the number of real-life crashes for your model has got to be a good thing. Simulator software is there to help you gain consequence-free experience of your new rc helicopter, not just to be an entertainment when it's pouring down with rain and too wet to fly! Understand this; you will crash your rc helicopter many times before acquiring gold medal standard flying skills and it is inevitable that you will damage your radio controlled helicopter on many occasions. So, anything that you can do to reduce the amount of expense and repair time for your model will be to your advantage.

When you are starting out on your new hobby, if you bear in mind the three important factors outlined above, you will soon be well on your way towards enjoying many years of fun and excitement, expertly flying your radio controlled helicopters and performing the most complex of aerial acrobatics - all to the amazement of friends and fellow flyers alike.