When I was purchasing my third helicopter, I remember hearing about vortex remote control helicopters, but having no idea what type they were.  For instance, what exactly is a vortex, anyway?  In essence, a vortex is an instrument that spins something to create a vortex of wind or liquid, which is basically in the shape of a tornado.  If you’ve ever done the hurricane experiment with a two liter bottle of soda, then you’ve made a vortex.
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As a professional helicopter flier, I often find myself writing reviews for remove control helicopters, and this includes electric helicopters.  The electric ones are often the ones with the most agility, which is very important to many consumers, but you can probably imagine that these helicopters are also the ones that can be dangerous if you try to fly them in the rain or near power lines.  So whenever I write reviews for remote control elec Read the rest of this entry »