R/C Aircraft Safety-Helicopters

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Radio control helicopters demand a higher level of respect and discipline by the radio control pilot than any other type of flying model. These are not toys. Safety must be a part of your every day flight routine to avoid injuring yourself or someone close to you.

It is VITAL that you never fly or run up your helicopter in the pit area or near spectators. When starting the model in the pits, hold the rotor head firmly. When the engine is running carry the model a sensible distance from other people before running up or flying.

Do not release the rotor of the model until you are sure that it is safe to do so and NEVER FORGET the amount of energy there is in a spinning rotor. It’s an unfortunate fact that people have been severely injured and even killed by model helicopter rotors.

Never hold the model overhead to run up the engine or run up the engine with no rotor blades fitted.

Rotor blades must always be carefully balanced and you should always remember that vibration in helicopters can be very destructive.

A model helicopter must never, under any circumstances, be flown or run up:

• In places where many people and children gather.

• In residential districts and parks.

• Indoors or in areas of limited space.

• When there is a VERY strong wind or when it is raining.

• In or NEAR the pits area or close to any spectators.

• Directly towards the pits area or any spectators.

• With metal rotor blades.

• With knife sharp leading edges on main or tail rotors.

• With damaged or out of balance rotor blades.

• With radio equipment un-proofed against shock and vibration.

• In the presence of spectators or at a competition or fly-in until properly tested and proved airworthy.

• Until thorough maintenance checks are carried out.

Always perform a preflight check to ensure the safety and integrity of your ship.