How to Flight Test Your Indoor RC Helicopter

Did Santa bring you a shiny new indoor remote control (RC) helicopter? Are your first flight lessons going to occur on Christmas morning? My very first indoor RC helicopter lasted for a total of five minutes. Those minutes consisted of --
1) Me hitting the throttle,
2) The remote control helicopter hitting the ceiling,
3) Me cutting the throttle,
4) The remote control helicopter hitting the floor, and
5) Me hitting the throttle,
6) The remote control helicopter spinning violently into furniture, and
7) The tail rotor breaking in half.
8) The useless helicopter spinning around in uncontrollable circles.
The $20, I spent were gone and the helicopter is sidelined until I can buy another tail rotor somewhere on the Internet. I had to buy another helicopter to enjoy the fun of indoor flight. Hopefully, I can help you avoid a similar fate with your indoor remote control helicopter. Here is are some tips on desirable facilities and test flight plans that you can use with your indoor remote control helicopter.

Before conducting test flights, you'll need some training. First, I'd suggest reading the directions thoroughly to under your aircraft and its controls. Next, I'd suggest searching for videos of your aircraft in flight on YouTube.com or the manufacturers website. Video of your indoor RC aircraft can be an invaluable way to learn how it flies and handles without risking your multi-dollar investment in miniature rotary wing aircraft.