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Which first RC helicopter for beginners?
You’d think this would be a simple question to answer, but due to the number of helicopter brands, sizes, radio systems, etc., it’s a lot harder than you would think. If I were starting again,…
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Rotor LIVE 2026 Plan
Rotor LIVE 2026 is getting closer! Last Year (2025) I had an amazing time at Rotor LIVE in 2025. I drove the van over from the UK, took the ferry to Hoek van Holland, and…
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The Big Myths About LiPo Storage Charging — And What Pilots Should Really Know
Lithium‑polymer batteries are the beating heart of modern RC helicopters, yet they’re also one of the most misunderstood components in the hobby. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the endless debate around storage charging.…
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Surviving Winter
Video: How to fly RC helicopters through the cold season After many years of flying through the UK winters, this is my setup that takes me from autumn when the temperatures start dropping below 15°…
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Essential Workshop Tools
These are a few of the items I like to keep in my workshop. I consider them essential because I use them almost every time I build a helicopter. Hot Air Gun Having used lighters…
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Simulators are too easy!
When learning to hover, simulators are very stable and you seem to have all the time in the world to make corrections. However, when you get to the field, it’s not that easy and the…
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Which flight controller for RC helicopters in 2026
This is my list of flight controllers in order that I would consider using in 2026. Mikado VBar EVO VBar Setup I’ve been using Mikado VBar for a long time and I think the EVO…
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Which transmitter for RC Helicopters in 2026?
Mikado VBar Control Mikado VBar Control is widely regarded as a premium, heli‑focused ecosystem with tight integration between the transmitter, VBar flybarless units, ESCs and telemetry. Pros include heli‑specific workflows, very polished ergonomics, app‑style configuration,…
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How to maiden your RC Helicopter
Safely and successfully In this video I take you through all the steps to have a stress-free and successful maiden (or re-maiden) flight of your RC helicopter. This is exactly what I follow when maidening…
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RC Helicopter Terminology
Core Technical Terms Autorotation – Landing maneuver using rotor inertia when the motor is off. BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit) – Voltage regulator that powers the receiver from the main battery. Center of Gravity (COG) –…
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Light Wind Autorotations
In this video we run the same format of 3 helicopters, 3 autorotations, but this time it’s in very light wind conditions. We take 3 different helicopters, the Tron 7.0 Elite, Tron 7.0 Dnamic Pro…
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3 autos, 3 helis
An approach to unpowered landings with 3 different helicopters In this video we look at how different size and configuration helicopters do autorotations. We’ll use the following helicopters: Tron 5.5 Gemini / OrionThis is a…
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