Flying RC helicopters is a hobby enjoyed by many enthusiasts around the world. One of the more popular brands of helicopter is Esky. This manufacturer produces several different lines of electric powered helicopter models that can be enjoyed by beginners and advanced fliers alike. Each Esky helicopter is targeted toward a specific skill level.
There are a couple of reasons for Esky to produce only electric RC helicopters. One is that electric motors are less costly to produce and maintain than gasoline powered engines, keeping the price to an affordable level. The second reason is that replacement parts are easier to produce and there are fewer pieces that can break down. Additionally, one does not have to continually buy fuel in order to operate an electric helicopter.
Esky helicopters come in a variety of sizes. Some are small and can be flown indoors safely. Others are somewhat larger and more complicated, requiring more space. These must be flown outdoors. Most four channel Esky helicopters make use of coaxial rotors to provide better stabilization in flight and to give the operator slightly more control. Coaxial rotors include two primary rotor blades situated one above the other that auto rotate for better control.
One line of four channel helicopters that does not make use of coaxial rotors is the Honey Bee V2. These helicopters are designed with beginning flyers in mind and come fully assembled straight out of the box. The only thing needed to make them ready to fly is a set of AA batteries for the control. In the six channel division, are the Esky belt CP V2 and the Honey Bee King 3. Both are outdoor models capable of full 3-D flight and some relatively complicated aerobatics. The Belt CP is the larger of the two, though sizes are not really different enough to be a major factor in choosing.
The majority of Esky helicopters operate at a signal frequency of 2.4 GHz. This is an upgrade from previous models that operated at much lower frequencies. The higher frequency coupled with the size of the craft allows for higher flying and faster response times to changes in controls. Each model of Esky helicopter comes ready to fly straight out of the box. This means they are fully assembled and pre-tested at the factory. The only thing that must be added is batteries for the control. Most controls require AA or AAA size batteries numbering from 4 to 8 depending on the complexity of the helicopter and the number of channels it operates on.
No matter which model of Esky helicopter a person chooses to purchase, he can expect high-performance and highly enjoyable flying activities for a long time to come. In the event of a helicopter crash, and everyone crashes once in a while, replacement parts can be easily altered from the manufacturer or from our other online outlets and shipped directly to one's home. Installation of replacement parts usually does not require any tools more complicated than what the average person would have in his or her home. Complete instructions ensure that the replacement parts will be installed properly and the helicopter will be ready to fly again in next to no time.
