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I always liked the idea of a helicopter, and read about how they worked
while still at school.
However, they were, and still are relatively horribly expensive, not to mention
difficult (and dangerous) to fly.
Now, modern technology in the form of carbon fibre, piezo gyros, computer radio
have answered some of the problems.
The nice thing about helicopters is the hover - no need to peer into the
distance and try to figure out which way it's pointing.
At the same time it is more difficult.
A fixed wing aircraft can pretty well be flown with just 2 channels, or 1 stick
i.e. ailerons/elevator.
The throttle can be left alone until you want to stop.
With a helicopter, you need to control the downthrust all the time, and that
tail needs steering too - 4 controls to worry about all the time.
Ikarus "600" size electric heli.
MS Composit "300" size indoor/mini heli.
