The Lite Machines Model 110 helicopter is the first mass-produced radio controlled micro helicopter in the world. It is intended as an introductory helicopter for those modellers intrigued by helicopters and helicopter flight, but unable to justify the significant investment in time and money required for traditional helicopter models.  The Model 110 can withstand tip-overs and minor crashes with little or no damage.  Many flight skills such as basic hovering, nose-in hovering, low speed manoeuvring, forward and backward flight, and pirouettes can be mastered without busting the family budget with a larger, more complex machine.  The Model 110 utilizes advanced aerodynamics that enable it to fly on 1/10th of a horsepower which is roughly the power consumed by a 75 watt light bulb. In comparison, .30 to .60 size model helicopters use one to two horsepower (10 to 20 times more).  The fixed-pitch main rotor of the Model 110 helicopter combines Sub-rotor technology and free-flapping, foldable rotor blades in a rugged, high lift rotor system with fewer than half the number of parts found in collective-pitch helicopters. Main rotor lift is controlled by changing the rotational speed of the main rotor rather than varying the pitch of the individual rotor blades (such as with “collective-pitch” type main rotor systems). Fixed-pitch main rotors are substantially simpler than collective-pitch systems and are ideal for beginners. Collective-pitch main rotors allow for advanced aerobatics and engine-off autorotation manoeuvres that are typically flown by more experienced pilots.  The tail rotor mechanism of the Model 110 helicopter incorporates a light-weight Arlton Gyro
stabilizer which eliminates the need for an expensive electronic gyro and extra capacity receiver batteries. The unique central keel fuselage structure is simple, strong and easy to assemble and repair - a far cry from the fragile construction of many electric helicopters.  Designed on modern computer-aided design (CAD) systems and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems, the structure of the Model 110 helicopter incorporates eight types of engineering plastics, four aluminium alloys, several high strength steels, aircraft plywood and multiple protective surface coatings.