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Updated: Sep 7th, 2007 - 12:28:45 |
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| A typical co-axial helicopter |
Co-axial helicopters are a step up from the very popular micro helicopters that represent the entry level into the world of rc heli flying. Co-axial helicopters are the first step in getting true forward/reverse control of heli flight. Where micro-helis can hover and rotate left and right, they rely on weighted noses or rotor wash on a canard to provide forward motion and then can not move in reverse. Co-axial helis, sometimes referred to as dual-rotor or contra-rotating helicopters, have 2 sets of rotor blades one on top of the other, rotating in opposite directions, to provide 360 movement of the helicopter.
Co-axial radio remote controlled helicopters are by far the easiest type of rc helicopters to fly! Basically any of these helicopters are capable of hovering on your first few attempts. They are much much easier to master than a conventional helicopter that has a single main rotor and tail rotor, and are equally capable of holding a steady hover. Flying them indoors is a realistic option too, because their stability makes them easy to control within confined spaces.
Running from about $50 to $200, co-axial helicopters are a great way to move to the next level of heli flying.
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| Many co-axial helicopters come as very complete kits! |
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