Scale

Welcome to the AHA’s Scale Helicopter page

Scale helicopters have always been a favourite in the RC world, combining realistic looks with rewarding flying. In fact, the very first commercially available RC helicopter was a scale model — the Huey Cobra, introduced by Dieter Schluter in 1970.

While early scale models took time and patience to build and fly, the arrival of “pod and boom” helicopters made it easier for pilots to learn while working towards their own scale masterpiece. Today, scale flying remains one of the most satisfying parts of the hobby.

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