Mac,
While I've never flown either RC Heli or the real thing, especially with the RC, there are some pretty sophisticated electronics available now that make it a lot easier than what it used to be.

Stability Augmentation systems have arrived (years ago) for the RC world, making things a lot easier than what it was before that.

Yes, you really do need to know what you're doing, but I think we've stepped back from 'knife's edge' to a wide, flat piece of wood.

Gary


I'm blessed watching God do what He does best. I've had a few rough years, and I'm still not back to where I want to be, but I'm on the way and things are looking far better now than what they were!