Choosing Between Collective Pitch and Fixed Pitch RC Helicopters Print E-mail


People with a particular penchant for helicopters have often chosen RC helicopters as their hobby. Its intricacy have captured the interests of a lot of hobbyists worldwide but for individuals still new to the idea of buying and flying an RC helicopter, this is a very complicated notion especially when choosing between collective pitch and fixed pitch RC helicopters.

The pitch of the helicopter is actually the definite angle of the central rotor blade of the helicopter. An RC helicopter with a fixed pitch is lifted due to the increase in rotor speed and the opposite happens when the speed decreases. On the other hand, RC helicopters with collective pitch make use of the pitch itself and while flying at a steady speed, the lifting force can be greatly affected by the pitch of the rotor.

The difference of this varying pitch is the effect it has on the flying capability of RC helicopters. Collective pitch is ideal for complicated stunts and maneuvers since RC helicopters are more responsive and easier to fly when they have collective pitch. This is a more advanced RC model and it also require an state of the art radio controller that can be able to give out stronger signal in order for it to be able to keep with the complicated movements of the RC helicopter. This is also more expensive as compared to RC helicopters with fixed pitch. Because of its advanced engineering, collective pitch RC helicopters tend to be more delicate because of the number of moving parts on the model that enable it to perform tricky stunts not capable in fixed pitch RC models.

For a more cost efficient and durability, RC helicopters with fixed pitch is the ideal choice for hobbyists with limited budget. This is also ideal for novice pilots when learning all the basics in flying an RC helicopter before moving on a more advanced RC helicopter with a collective pitch. But always remember that choosing the particular type of pitch for your helicopter will always depend on your financial capability and the skills you have in flying a more advanced RC helicopter.


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