Remote control helicopters require constant
maintenance. Investing in the right tools right from the get go will save you a
lot of time and money. Trying to construct your own helicopter without the
proper tools will most likely lead to a crashed aircraft and even if you
purchase a ready to fly remote controlled helicopter, you will still need the
proper tools for its maintenance. Don't waste your money buying every available
helicopter tool, start with the bare essentials and over time, you will know
exactly what tools you need for each job.
The simple helicopter pitch gauge is utilized
to align the pitch angle and the type of range of pitch that your main rotor
blades will have. This is one of the most important tools and is used even for
ready to fly models as you need to confirm whether the pitch angle and pitch
range are correct.
Do not rely on the cheap, poor quality tools
that come with most remote control helicopters. It is better to invest in your
own assortment of metric Allen Drivers. The best way to do this is to start
with a nice basic set then buy hex and nut drivers individually.
To prevent damage due to vibrations, get a
Dubro Balancer which can be used for engine cooling fan balancing and airplane
propeller balancing. Make sure you also buy a good soldering iron and station
with adjustable heat settings, replaceable tips, cleaning pad and holder.
For the electric powered remote controlhelicopters, make sure you buy a good quality computerized battery charger.
This can also be used to power the on-board electrics on your fuel powered
models.
Lastly, be sure to purchase different types
of bearing greases and the general lubricating oils, epoxy glue, instant CA
glue, blue medium strength loctite, a good quality metric ruler, an electric
drill and drill bits, heat shrinking tubing and nylon tie straps.
Remote control helicopters are the most
rewarding of all RC hobbies and part of the fun is all the work that goes into
it. Without the right tools, it will be impossible to finish a project and lots
of first time buyers end up abandoning the project altogether after getting
frustrated at the length of time it takes. Make sure you research on remote
control helicopter repair tips before attempting any work yourself.
Remember to keep your most essential tools in
one tool kit and carry them wherever you go because all remote control flyers
have experienced crashes or damages no matter how skilled they are. So invest
the time and resources in building yourself a nice and properly equipped work
station, get flying and experience the joy you can experience from remote
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