Helicopters, also known as choppers, are among the greatest things made by man, and considered as the most versatile flying machines ever invented. It is also among the many things that most of us dream of flying, or to some, even owning. But how many of us have actually flown a real helicopter? I bet very few will raise hands.

Flying a chopper is never easy as it requires special skills and great deal of training, not to mention a mind that is extremely focused and composed. Pilots need to be both physically fit and mentally fit, working their arms, legs, eyes and mind altogether to keep this flying machine in the air.

To those who have flown one, you know that helicopters have special abilities that make them more interesting to fly than planes because of the incredible things it can do. Both choppers and planes can move forward, downward and upward, and can turn left and right. However, unlike planes that are limited to these movements, helicopters have three more things they are capable of doing, and these are (1) flying backwards, (2) pan 360 degrees in the air, and (3) hover motionless in the air.

Maneuvering this aerial vehicle is indeed a nice thought—you can just imagine having a joyride with this baby would be a totally amazing experience. But to those of you having a negative feeling thinking that doing such is next to impossible, then maybe having a toy radio controlled helicopter is the next best thing.