Beginning to Fly Helicopters

Written by Chris Mulcahy RC Helicopters Column As seen in the May 2018 issue of Model Aviation. This month’s issue of Model Aviation is dedicated to beginners who are learning one aspect or another of our hobby. It seems as though it would be a good time to have a discussion for those who are just starting out with helicopters. As I think back to when I was learning to fly (and we never really stop learning), there were a number of things that would have helped me progress easier and maybe a little faster. Helicopters can be daunting to someone who has never really…