RTF Helicopters, they really are "Ready To Fly"?
Electric RC helicopters have enjoyed a surge of popularity because of recent significant improvements in wireless and consumer electronics. Since its components to improve the quality and at the same time more and more affordable in price, many manufacturers launch beginner models as RTF or "Ready to Fly" refers to - but are they?
In fact, the phrase "Ready to Fly" in the days of "traditional" RC Aviation was born. What does it mean in reality, at least initially, is "necessarywithout mounting. "It does not mean that RTF kits do not require set-up, tuning, and touch-up before he could take flight.
Today, however, expect the new drivers just started this hobby, that their new model, called "flying out of the box", is labeled to do just that. Unfortunately this is not always the case.
See very often, beginner pilots, the helicopter RTF is not "ready to fly", when they learn that she keeps in the air is quite difficult, especially forFour-channel models. While there are co-axes are available, which are relatively easy to handle, require hours of training.
In addition, this helicopter rotor blades rotate them at extremely high speeds causing serious injury. Why would anyone want an out-of-control helicopters of all sizes in their vicinity. Many soon found that even for these RTF planes, the best approach is to learn the first time in a simulator. This fact alone means that even the most easy to flyRTF Helicopter takes practice, and often many of them - squeezing the concept of "flying right out of the box."
Helicopters RTF does not always get everything you need to fly, since most people would think either. The most common missing component is the battery for the radio controller - usually come with a battery rack, 4 to 8 AA alkaline batteries. Leaflets usually more severe end up buying a rechargeable battery not long after their first purchasethe kit.
Another popular component is missing a battery charger. This RTF kit usually comes with an adapter directly into a very rudimentary allows battery, which by all accounts that no one "reload". It is not known even to cut the electricity when the battery is fully charged (which, incidentally, can lead to overload and ultimately, the explosion of the battery). In fact, many find it ironic that this kit but without a battery charger Rich.
OnlyRecently, this problem has been addressed and some new models (like the Esky LAMA IV) have an appropriate charger.
However, there are some helicopters that are truly "ready to fly" right out of the window. These are the 2-channel models, such as the famous Pico Z. Not only are they ready to fly, are handheld, so for them a little 'everywhere, is to have flown no wind. These small aircraft are strong enough, so that it falls to resistCrash. However, they are much less easy to handle as a four-channel models.
All told, there are many types of kits RTF and some are "ready to fly" than others. These models work seamlessly right out of the box may decide to settle for 2-channel models, affect maneuverability. On the other hand, those who want more flight models may be able to go for 4-channel models, only to discover that they are not as ready to fly as advertised. However, this kit a great RTFLesson to teach new enthusiasts to the hobby, flying as well as enjoy many set-up, modify and update their models.
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