Quick video showing how to check RC Ball Links to determine if they need replacement. We will then replace these worn out RC helicopter links, making sure to get correct adjustment off the bench. Quickly checking all your ball links should be a regular pre-flight session or post-flight session maintenance safety check, but I also go through every heli in the off-season to perform a more thorough inspection. Loosening up ball links are a progressive issue so it's not like they will cause a sudden catastrophic in flight failure leading to a costly crash; however, it's best to replace them as soo ..read more

This is why instructors don't recommend RC Helicopter Auto Level when learning to fly a collective pitch RC helicopter ..read more

RC helicopter rudder control (correctly called yaw or tail rotor control), is what enables us to turn our helicopters. Anti or counter torque is also another function of the tail rotor. Let's find out how this all works ..read more

Micro coaxial RC helicopters are the perfect indoor RC helicopter. Let's learn all about them ..read more

Wondering how to change a LiPo Connector? If so, here's my quick and safe method with tips to get the best results. This video example is shows changing the connector on a LiPo battery, which is usually the most difficult due to the high short protentional if you don't know what you're doing; but the same process would be followed if you have to change the LiPo connector on an ESC / similar ..read more

Are you a beginner looking for your first scale RC Helicopter? If so, the Esky 150 EC is worth consideration. It's both easy to fly and robust enough for beginner pilots. The Esky 150 EC is an ultra micro scale model of the full size EC135 (H135) helicopter made by Airbus (formerly Eurocopter). Unlike other micro scale RC helicopters however, the 150 EC is actually fairly crash proof, and pretty much as robust as most pod & boom micro helis in this ultra micro size range meaning beginner mistakes are not likely to damage your heli. Not only is it beginner tough, it's also beginner stable w ..read more

Nitro RC Helicopter Mess! I hate it, you hate it - what to do about it ..read more

The SkyRC D200neo RC Charger is an impressive computerized charger for those of you looking for great value, performance, power and dual versatility. An RC charger you can grow with in other words. The D200neo combines all that into a small yet powerful, good looking charger with a very intuitive user interface that is easy to use with a full color display to show all the important charging information at a quick glance. No digging deep into menus or having to remember how to access them; one scroll wheel and a button to toggle between both charging ports - that's it! If you are in the market ..read more

Is your iCharger RC charger not balancing one or more cells anymore in your LiPo battery packs? Mine too! Let's open it up and get it fixed. This problem can occur on the iCharger S and X series along with their Duo series (4010 duo, 308, duo, 306 duo). It can stem from age/hard usage or simply shorting one or or more of of the balance pins. I pretty much knew I cooked mine when I accidently forced a balance plug in backwards (I heard a small spark); however, the charger seemed to be working fine still after correcting the balance plug polarity. Unfortunately, after a few charge cycles, I soon ..read more

An RC Flight Simulator is a great practice aid for RC helicopters, planes, gliders, & quadcopters. But which is best for you and your specific setup ..read more