RC Heli

[Jaws8you]

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[Soulzz]

That looks fun as hell! .

 

[roth140]

how did the pilot fit in there?

 

[Space_Ace76]

Is that real Jaws?

 

[HeatSurge]

Yay RC helicopters FTW. BTW it's real, and the pilot didn't have to fit in there because it's an RC (Radio/Remote Controlled) helicopter.

I was going to buy one myself... but I got discouraged by how much money I had to spend on it, and how much money you have to spend on it if you crash it (and you will, over and over), and the tools/knowledge I have to have etc. You actually do have to know quite a bit about radio/electronics/engineering/engines/avionics to properly build/run/repair even an RC heli... so I wasn't up for it... yet. Maybe someday.

I did buy a ripoff simulator and a USB mock-up radio and play with them once in a while though... and let me tell you - it looks fun and easy but it's fucking HARD as hell to even do a single flip properly - or just fly upside down in all orientations.

I mean... all those tiny movements and everything perfectly synchronized and so close to the ground (no room for errors whatsoever) is just frightening. It's kinda sad that these guys hardly get any recognition for it, but flying a heli with such force, precision, and confidence (even though they're sponsored so I doubt they buy any parts ever lol) is like performing Rachmaninoff's 3rd piano concerto. The pro guys have been flying almost every day for years (on simulators, or real) to be this good... and Alan Jr./Danny Szabo (they're brothers) are arguably THE best.

Anyway, as good as the video above is, I'll give you probably the best I've ever seen (on youtube anyway). The first time I saw it, I kinda shat my pants (twice). Even though even the Szabos crash once in a while, I'm having serious doubts that they're human (as are other people btw).

Check it out:

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For more of quality Alan Szabo, two more videos here:

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[MacN8r]

Are you sure that isnt't Lex or Fast or one of our guys miniturized and in it? That is some sick stick work.

 

[squirrel17404p]

that is how a gunship is suppose to fly!

 

[Misiek]

Imagine a full sized Heli flying like that with passengers. Vomit machine.

 

[Soulzz]

So true Misiek. In any case, that's fucking impressive.

 

[HeatSurge]

I wonder why nobody (that I know of) has made a full-size aerobatic helicopter for airshows and such... maybe there is some limitations on engines in real life?! Or maybe it would cost too much or something? But like... one of the things which make these helicopters really fun is the ability for reverse thrust - the main rotor can actually (obviously from the videos above) blow air in reverse, which makes possible flying upside down, among all kinds of other cool stuff.

I've heard of a few people who have done simple loops in helicopters, but I haven't seen a helicopter which can fly upside-down... yet. Has anyone?

 

[MyBffJill]

Great vids! I have a walkera rc heli, nothing special but man is it fun. It can do some cool stuff. I haven't played with it in a year or so. * Thats what she said BAM!