The Gas Helicopter Vs the Electric Helicopter

I am very enthusiastic about flying and building Remote Controlled Helicopters, and enjoy working with both The Gas Helicopter and the Electric Helicopter


The Electric Remote Control Helicopter

The last Electric Remote Control Helicopter I purchased was the Twister Medevac Bell 47. The classic war helicopter made famous by the seventies comedy drama show 'MASH'.

The Twister Medevac Bell 47 is a great Electric Remote Control Helicopter and is good for beginners and experts alike. It comes RTF (ready to fly) out of the box and with a little practice - flies like a dream. The reason it is so easy to fly is due to the co-axial design of the blades. It has two main sets of blades, one above the , that turn in opposite directions and because of this a tail rotor blade is not necessary. All in all it gives a great flying experience.

This model is now mainly unavailable, but never fear there is a new Electric Remote Control Helicopter available which is the same design.

Introducing the ESKY Lama 2 V3 Electric Remote Control Helicopter. This is a great Helicopter and is the same design as the Twister Medevac Bell 47.

In conclusion the Electric Remote Control Helicopter is affordable and easy to fly with a little practice and is enjoyed by beginners and experts alike, with the added advantage of coming RTF out of the box, especially if all you want to do is enjoy the flying without getting involved with the building.

The Remote Control Gas Helicopter

When entering the world of the Gas helicopter, there is a lot more to think about.

Are you serious about Flying Remote Controlled Helicopters?

Are you in it for the long haul?

I don't mean to sound so serious, but when entering the world of the Gas Helicopter you will be spending a lot more time and money, and need to make sure its what you want to do.

A good entry level Gas Helicopter is the Thunder Tiger Raptor 30 V2 ARF. It come 90% built and doesn't cost a fortune, which is great for your first project.

Although the Raptor 30 V2 ARF is widely recognized as an entry level Gas Helicopter, it is still capable of some excellent maneuvers and 3D flying. It is not only used by beginners but by experts as well. It is also so has a wide range of spares available and is easily upgradable.

In conclusion the Gas Helicopter gives you a much better flying experience but is for someone who is serious about flying and is in it for some time to come.

Which Flies Better, Gas or Electric RC Copter?

Which Flies Better, Gas or Electric RC Copter?
When considering the decision between gas or electric RC helicopters, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, electric ones are by far quieter than the gas powered ones. Because of this they are better in areas where people may be disturbed by your flying activities. In addition beginning fliers should start out with an electric model. They are much easier to control and fly than the gas powered versions. Therefore you will learn the controls easier and be more prepared to step up to the gas models.
As you become more skilled at flying helicopters you will be able to move up to the gas powered motors which give the feeling of flying a real copter. In reality they sound very much like the real thing in addition to providing the similar power and maneuverability of the larger versions.

Other things to keep in mind is that gas powered models cost more than the electric power ones. Many beginners start out with the electric just based strictly on price alone without realizing they are actually making a good decision while they follow the learning curve.

Many times if you fly your copter at home your neighbors will be disturbed by the loud, powerful engines of the gas powered copters, so many will fly electric ones while at home and take their bigger, louder versions to parks and other areas where they can be flew without bothering people. Your neighbors are sure to appreciate your choice when you pick electric over gas, but the variation between the two is dependent upon your skill as a flier.