Dissecting Helicopter Setup and Terminology

Written by Chris Mulcahy RC Helicopters Column As seen in the June 2014 issue of Model Aviation. Learning to fly model helicopters can be challenging. Add to that the lingo that comes with helis, and it can be somewhat confusing to a beginner. Compounding this are the many RTF helicopters that are now available, which are perfect for getting into the air quickly, but the pilot misses out on the education that he or she could get from building an aircraft from a kit. I often receive requests to explain terminology and for correct helicopter setup techniques, so I decided to…