The Basics of RC Helicopters, the Ultimate Guide to Rotary Flight by former F-16 pilot and instructor Paul Tradelius, is a 140-page full color book that takes the reader step by step through the learning stages of RC helicopter flying and into more advanced forms of aerobatics. His detailed but easy to understand explanations and the photos and diagrams are geared toward the beginner, so that even those with no previous model aviation experience can learn quickly and avoid costly mistakes.

Contents:
Simulators
Selecting a helicopter
The helicopter engine
The gyro
Accessories
Required tools
Where & what to buy
Building the helicopter
Radio installation
Making initial adjustments at home
Helicopter theory & control
Safety
Dynamic adjustments
Hovering
Repairs
Forward flight
Pre-aerobatics
Aerobatics
Final thoughts
Sources

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