For me it`s going to events and meeting people. I have met some fantastic friends, from all over the world in the four years I have been a part of the RC helicopter community. What initially got me started with RC helicopters were two things, actually. My Ex, an electronics engineer, had a Bell 206 Jet Ranger which he taught me how to fly. After we broke up, I missed flying his helicopter, but there was no way I could ever afford to have one. Then one day I was watching helicopter videos on YouTube, and a video of Nick Maxwell popped up in my search. I though to myself.....( a toy helicopter? ) Then I watched the video, and I was hypnotized. I had to learn this magic. So I bought my first helicopter a fixed pitch mall helicopter, and soon discovered that it was not the way to go. So I purchased a Dynam E-Razor 450 from xheli, and after many crashes figured out how to hover. I never thought I would go as far in the hobby as I have gone, but I hope I will be able to go much further.

 

Adrenaline rush and the Challange.

They dudes you meet through the hobby is also a strong point I have made a few very good friends through helis

 

I'm with Feral here. If this was an easy hobby, it wouldn't be as much fun!

 

I always wanted to get into R/C helis, and I've been running versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator for 25 years, so I've developed a general sense of aircraft physics. Technology has advanced in the last 20 years so that now it is possible to buy an entry level CP heli at a fraction of what the cost would have been 20 years ago. Micro circuitry, Li-po batteries and modern CNC manufacturing processes..... gotta love it! ...... and planks require too much area.