Single Rotor Ready?
Want to learn about helicopters (real and r/c)? Ever wondered why your heli does what it does? How it turn, go forward, or go to the side? How does a swashplate control lift? This Section explains all you'd ever want to know about how RC Heli's work. For me, learning about this stuff is almost as fun as flying! Check out the links below to get started.
How they Fly:
"Helicopter's don't fly. They beat the air into submission."
So how does a single rotor helicopter stay in the air? Check out How They Fly to learn!
So how does a single rotor helicopter stay in the air? Check out How They Fly to learn!
Control and Movement:
How does a helicopter move forward? How does it move any direction period? Browse through Control and Movement to see!
Collective and Lift:
How does collective pitch determine altitude? Why is it so useful? Why do some helicopters have collective and throttle control? Learn all this in Collective and Lift!