Just Starting? Here’s what you’ll need…
Here is a list I put together of what you'll need when you're just starting out. Of course, the tools in this list are geared toward the Venture heli, but this is probably a good basic set of tools for any R/C Helicopter.
| Item |
Optional? |
Size(s) |
| Venture 30 heli/gyro/engine/radio combo |
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| Ball Link Pliers |
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| Universal Blade Balancer |
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| Pitch Gauge |
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| Xacto Knife combo |
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| Metric Nut Driver Assortment |
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4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 7mm |
| Crankshaft Locking Tool |
Optional |
.30 Size engine |
| Allen Wrenches / Hex Drivers |
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1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm |
| Ball Link Sizing Tool |
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JR |
| Flight Simulator |
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| Item |
| Fuel Filter |
| Glow Plugs O.S. #8 |
| Fuel Tubing |
| Thread Lock |
| Foam |
| Double Sided mounting tape |
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| Item |
| Fuel Pump |
| 12v Electric Starter |
| Helicopter Fuel |
| Hex Starting Shaft |
| 12v Battery – This is kind-of optional. You can of course get a rechargable starter and glow plug igniter |
| Glow Driver/Igniter |
Here is the IRCHA Pilot Proficiency Program that outlines a set of flying tasks to be performed before you move to the next level of flying.
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