Remote Control Helicopters! Have you ever had one of these?  

I used to live in a house that backed onto a school oval and every weekend, people used to come and fly remote control airplanes and helicopters there. They'd use the cricket pitch as a runway! I was always fascinated by the helicopters especially and some of them were unbelievably detailed! They ranged in size too and the biggest One I saw was at least a foot and a half long. They sure were noisy though! I think it would be a lot of fun, but it would also be quite an expensive hobby. Apart from those pull string helicopters that take off from a small handheld unit, I've never owned one myself.

Hello andrew, ever since we were young children that was already my wished to have one day a remote controlled helicopter. Now that we're already matured my interest of having it are already gone. Besides it would not be most likely good to see a matured man playing like a little boy...he he he he

I have had a go in a real helicopter a few times and it takes some getting used to.
It was a Robinson which is a very small machine but the controls are all essentially the same.
It was a bit of a nightmare to be honest although after a few goes I started to get the hang of it.

I have always wanted one of those petrol remote control helicopters but know I would crash it so haven't bought one as yet

That small one you mention sounds really good so I will see if I can find where to get one

Hi Andrew. Are you talking about the micro helicopters? If so, I had a couple of havoc ones before. My husband had wanted them for the kids (or was it for us? LOL) Those things were really easy and fun to fly.
Anyway, they apparently got broken by our oldest son so we don't have them anymore. No need to worry though, my husband has been into R/C for some years now and has had planes, heli's, and even a boat. We even have a flight simulator so we can practice up on our skills without destroying the real thing. LOL

Your story reminds me of one that happened to a nephew of mine when he was growing up. Though it's a little different as it was a plane, instead of a helicopter. He had gotten a little battery powered plane, if I remember right. My husband wound it up really good, maybe a little too good LOL, and off it went higher and higher into the sky. It ended up catching a thermal and disappeared. Our nephew was so disappointed. Poor guy had paid for it himself from some birthday money, I think. My husband thought it was totally worth it though. He had never seen something like that fly so high! LOL

Happy mylotting!

Hi. AndrewFreyne. I am sure that they make items like this. There are so many inventions that are being made today. I hope that you enjoy flying your helicopter with your remote control.

Even though this is an older discussion, it caught my eye and I had to respond.

Decades ago, when my son was young, we got him remote control everything. It was a blast for mom and dad as well as the kid!

And funny thing... I now live in a rural area; there's a field I look at through my windows in my office; the next neighbors over are out there evenings and weekends with their remote control choppers and planes. It always makes me smile with memories of the past!