Taking the beginner through each step of buying and flying small radio control electric helicopters – one of the fastest growing sectors of the flying market. These fun to fly models are a great way into the fascinating world of flying model helicopters. However, for the keen beginner they can still present a somewhat daunting prospect.

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The author, Nigel Cartwright, explains “The book answers a lot of the questions people need to ask.” Comprehensive and accessible, the book is ideal for the beginner, and is also the perfect stock item for model heli shops, as it can walk out the door under the arm of the new enthusiast, alongside their first electric helicopter.

The book covers both indoor and outdoor flying. Starting with a brief history of these models, it takes the reader from a brief introduction to the models through all the need to know information that a flyer needs:

• the different types of models on the market
• the craft and the art of flying
• set-up and radio control units
• battery and motor operation
• learning more and improving your flying skills
• all important safety issues

Starting with the simplest indoor co-axial models like the E-Flite Blade series, and running through to 450 size models like the T-Rex 450 and Mini-Titan, Small Electric Helicopters also looks at scale flying, and moves on to bigger and more complex machines.