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Recent Hovercontrol Articles
RC Helicopters
Coaxial RC Helicopters: How Do They Work?
Coaxial helicopter is one of the more popular images that come to mind when people think about electric RC helicopters. And for good reasons too; these double-bladed helicopters is accredited with bringing hordes of new enthusiast into the world of RC aviation. Their popularity stems from their unequivocal stability in the air - which makes them relatively easier to master when compared to their single rotor counter part. They are also predictable enough to be flown within the compounds of one's home, securing its spot as one of the most loved indoor fliers. Being able to fly right out of the box because they are sold as RTF (Ready to Fly) kits adds to their appeal.
By Tara Soonthornnont
Jul 26, 2010
RC Helicopters
Esky Honeybee 4ch Rc Helicopter Review
Well, where to start with this one... This has got to be one of the coolest yet frustrating things anyone has ever bought me. Let me explain... My girlfriend bought me this for Christmas from Buzzflyer.co.uk for around £110, as soon as I opened it I was like a kid at 10 years old again. On the box it said for indoor/outdoor flight so naturally the box was flung open and the battery was straight on charge ready for a bout of flying round the living room.
By John Applin
Jul 26, 2010
RC Helicopters
Walkera 5G6 R/C Helicopter Review
 This little helicopter is my first co-axial helicopter. I bought the Walkera 5G6 with metal rotor head and the 2.4G transmitter. It’s a bit more expensive than the standard Walkera 5G6 with plastic rotor head and normal 35 or 72 MHz transmitter. The Walkera 5G6 is the same size as the Walkera 4#3. The only difference is that the Walkera 5G6 have two counter rotating main rotor blades, and no tail rotor. Compared to the Walkera 4#3, the Walkera 5G6 weighs 53g, slightly heavier due to the extra main motor. As I said in my Walkera 4#3 review, Walkera’s designing engineers have done it again to put a superb little helicopter (the Walkera 5G6) out there for everyone to enjoy. This little helicopter will astonish you with its easy to fly and stable flight characteristics. Click Here To Watch My Walkera 5G6 Video Clips
By Laurentius
Jul 26, 2010
Flight Simulator Learning
Eric Ball (HC538ER) - Certified Pilot
Eric Ball (HC538ER) "erictea" has passed his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot checkride. Becoming Hovercontrol's 82nd Certified Pilot!
By Jordan Moore
Jul 8, 2010
Flight Simulator Flying
A place to fly - Hope, British Columbia (CYHE)
After hours of tweaking Flight Simulator X performance, installing new addon sceneries, and getting the best aircraft available for flight simulator, you might feel the urge to fly. A few nights ago, a friend from British Columbia recommended that I check out a little placed called Hope. Using Flight Simulator X with FS Genesis terrain mesh, Ground Environment X textures, and the trusty FSX Dodosim 206, I set out to explore this area. It turns out to be one of the nicest areas of terrain for flying helicopters in Flight Simulator X.
By Jordan Moore
Jun 27, 2010
Multiplayer Events
Crater Lake Fly-in Multiplayer Event
Come join us this Sunday June, 20 at 22:00UTC! We will depart from Beaver Marsh, Oregon(2S2) and head south, southwest for about 15nm. We will meet over Crater Lake then anyone willing can follow us westbound to Medford(KMFR) stopping at various airports. I'll provide some history on the various areas throughout the flight. Bring a helo that can climb because it's a big hill! See y'all Sunday!
By Brad Moreland
Jun 19, 2010
Hovercontrol News
Welcome 2 New instructors at HC!
We are happy to announce two new additions to the Hovercontrol Instructor Pilot corps. Mark Self (HC265MA) and Rick Cox (HC377SU) are both well known pilots in our flight simulator multiplayer environment and have both spent significant time assisting new members, leading group flights, and being great company for those that pop in to do some flying.
By Paul Robinson
Jun 12, 2010
Flight Simulator Setup
Flight Simulator X - EH101 Engine Surge Fix
Flight Simulator X Acceleration offered a sophisticated new option with the EH-101 helicopter. However, it has frustrated many Flight Simulator X enthusiasts with its tendency to have engine surges. The following information might help members to correct the problem, or at least make it better.
By Hamish Macleod
Jun 2, 2010
Flight Simulator Learning
Max Torroba (HC058NV) - Certified Pilot
Max Torroba (HC058NV) "NVMax" has passed his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot checkride. Becoming Hovercontrol's 81st Certified Pilot!
By Jordan Moore
May 30, 2010
Flight Simulator Learning
Connor Bourque (HC610CP) - Certified Pilot
Recently, Connor Bourque (HC610CP) "cpbpilot" passed his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot checkride, using Flight Simulator Online, to become Hovercontrol's 80th Certified Pilot!
By Jordan Moore
May 25, 2010
Multiplayer Flying
Flight Simulator Online
In the past 2 months we have seen a steady increase in the interest of flying Flight Simulator X online and Flight Simulator 2004 multiplayer. If you are the type that has been sitting on the sidelines and nervous to try flight simulator online, we would encourage you to get involved and to engage in flight simulator multiplayer flying with the rest of us. Once you fly flight simulator X or flight simulator 2004 online, we think you will agree that to fly any other way is really missing out.
By Jordan Moore
May 17, 2010
Flight Simulator Flying
Flight Simulator X vs Flight Simulator 2004
Four years after the release of Flight Simulator X, Flight Simulator 2004 downloads remain popular. Users of Flight Simulator 2004 are still well represented in the flight simulator online environments, and it would seem that the Flight Simulator X vs Flight Simulator 2004 question will remain for at least a couple more years. What will this mean for users of Flight Simulator 2004, Flight Simulator X, and the developers of Flight Simulator downloads and expansions?
By Jordan Moore
May 17, 2010
Hovercontrol News
ICARO group releases AW139 for FS2004
The ICARO group has recently release their AW139 Flight Simulator Download package for Flight Simulator 2004 (FS9). It can be found in the Hovercontrol Downloads area.
By Jordan Moore
May 16, 2010
Multiplayer Flying
Flightsim Online Multiplayer - Great time!
Brad Moreland led a very enjoyable group flight simulator flying event this Friday evening that lead a group of 10-12 pilots from Astoria, Oregon down the Oregon coast while passing through several small regional aviation facilities. A great time was had, and we hope to see you at one of our next flights!
By Jordan Moore
May 8, 2010
Flight Simulator Learning
Mark Self (HC265MA) - Certified Pilot
This evening, Mark Self (HC265MA_Mark) passed his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot checkride, to become Hovercontrol's latest CP!
By Jordan Moore
May 7, 2010
Flight Simulator Joysticks
How to Choose the Right Computer Joystick
Most PC games may be played by means of regular PC mouse and normal computer keyboard: if you are a typical, regular gamer. But if you are a grave and die-hard player , those peripherals are just not enough. That is why computer makers produced and actualized other gaming gear to offer greater enjoyment and real-life experience. A joystick belongs to those accessories.
By Anna M Everskemper
May 6, 2010
Flight Simulator Flying
Flight Simulator X - Best yet to Come?
It was a time when the possibilities were endless, the community was passitionate and imaginative, and small sub-communities of highly creative developers gave rise to an endless and dazzling array of developments for our favorite software. Is it possible that some elements of this bygone golden era in the flight simulator world are starting to come around again?
By Jordan Moore
May 5, 2010
Flight Simulator Learning
Rick Cox (HC377SU) - Certified Pilot
This evening, Rick Cox (HC377SU_Sundog) passed his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot checkride, using Flight Simulator Online, to become Hovercontrol's latest CP!
By Jordan Moore
May 5, 2010
Hovercontrol News
Flight Simulator Online - 28K Hours Flown Here!
With Hovercontrol's initiative this year regarding "Flying First", it brings us a lot of happiness to announce that our community has logged 28,000 flight hours on the Hovercontrol multiplayer server.
By Jordan Moore
May 5, 2010
Hovercontrol News
Mark Self (HC265MA) - 1000+ Flight Hours
Congratulations to Mark Self (HC265MA) on reaching 1000+ flight hours at Hovercontrol.
By Jordan Moore
May 4, 2010
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