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Posted: 9/18/2022 11:55:31 AM EDT
 My daughter wanted "a remote control helicopter" and my wife got her this for her birthday. I didn't see it until it was unwrapped then I groaned. We've had similar cheap remote control planes and helicopters. Maybe if Luke Skywalker invests a day learning the controls he could pilot one. Inside it's like lightning off a bottle rocket and everyone but the "pilot" crouches behind furniture or steps into the pantry or bathroom and closes the door. We took this one to a park and it would sometimes launch but then it would just fall to the ground. After it fell and landed on a wall around a house and just barely fell in our side we moved to an open area. But the wind was too strong. I think I did figure out that it was flying outside the really limited broadcast area of the remote and it would then stop and fall. If you ran behind it you could sometimes control it. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 11:57:20 AM EDT
[#1]
This remote control car is a good deal though.
 Most of the kids' cheap remote control cars suck. They're weak and can't move in grass or sometimes even in the fake astroturf type grass. The steering linkages on the car stop working pretty quickly after some smash ups. This thing zooms right along, is pretty durable and when if flips on it's side it'll sometimes pop back up if you gun it. I can kind of steer it pretty well |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:00:27 PM EDT
[#2]
What the hell is "growned".
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:01:22 PM EDT
[#3]
Send it back, then go to a local hobby shop and get something decent. Modern quality beginner helicopters are VERY stable and easy to fly.
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:03:50 PM EDT
[#4]
We had a "all vendor gifts must be approved by HR" rule for a year after a vendor gave us a cheap branded RC helicopter and my boss immediately launched it straight into the HR lady's face.
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:04:42 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What the hell is "growned".  Wtf is "soqnish"? I don't know. Brownells should pay for an editor. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:05:28 PM EDT
[#6]
My family got me one for my birthday.
No way I would fly inside with ceiling fans, tv, etc so outside we go. Place it on the ground, took off quick right into a tree branch, fell to the ground and broke the landing skid and tail Dumped into the trash can…..thanks for the gift….. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:07:23 PM EDT
[#7]
That's the same POS my wife bought for my kids.
Should have just sprung for a mavic mini. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:12:04 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's the same POS my wife bought for my kids. Should have just sprung for a mavic mini. They are cool though. My former neighbor in Utah had one that he showed me when he flew it sprung the neighborhood |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:12:09 PM EDT
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Those specifically qualify “for inside use” on the box. They use infrared controllers, and you’re lucky if the controller works outside. I gave the exact one, and in the hands of an adult, they work great inside. They take a lot of finesse and not just jamming the stick as hard as you can (which is how kids fly them). I do believe they make a larger version for outdoor use.
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:12:26 PM EDT
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You can have a decent one that has accurate controls without spending a lot more.
A place I used to work with glass office enclosures, several of us bought little helicopters and we would take off from our desk and fly into someone else's office to blow papers around and generally annoy each other. It was fun. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:15:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Send it back, then go to a local hobby shop and get something decent. Modern quality beginner helicopters are VERY stable and easy to fly. My daughter gets frustrated with her older brother and I, who she spends 99% of her time with outside of school trying "mansplain" her. I don't blame her. She a smart kid and quite competent in her own but she's impatient. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:18:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What does a functional toy helicopter cost and is it going to stand up to an 8 year old pilot? My daughter gets frustrated with her older brother and I, who she spends 99% of her time with outside of school trying "mansplain" her. I don't blame her. She a smart kid and quite competent in her own but she's impatient. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Send it back, then go to a local hobby shop and get something decent. Modern quality beginner helicopters are VERY stable and easy to fly. My daughter gets frustrated with her older brother and I, who she spends 99% of her time with outside of school trying "mansplain" her. I don't blame her. She a smart kid and quite competent in her own but she's impatient. https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/120-s2-rtf-with-safe/BLH1100.html Something like this. But they demand care and attention to fly. Not really something to just dive into. If she's really interested in RC, a simulator like Realflight is invaluable and will save a ton of money in the long run. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:18:58 PM EDT
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I'm with the OP on this one. I've had "cheap" mini RC toy helicopters in the past that were pretty decent. The tail rotor actually allowed you to yaw and the main rotor tilted so you could fly it more or less like a real helo. The new ones with the counter-rotating blades and verticle tail rotor suck. Much harder to fly and not very fun or realistic. I have one sitting in a closet waiting for me to give it one last try before throwing it out.
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:20:55 PM EDT
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Those coaxial toy helicopters are garbage. The only control is a tiny up/down thrusting tail fan. You could get a coax with a real swash plate like a Blade MCX2 but even those are pretty bad in wind, and they are like $100. If you want good outdoor performance but also ease of flight for a beginner... get a quadcopter, I'm sorry to say. Any heli good for outdoor flight is going to be big money and not for newbs.
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14563/59924C29-0FF7-4472-A8E5-04EFF8517370-2530626.jpg Wtf is "soqnish"? I don't know. Brownells should pay for an editor. I will translate, I speak fatfinger. "spanish parts 223 cetme takes ar mags" |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:21:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/120-s2-rtf-with-safe/BLH1100.html Something like this. But they demand care and attention to fly. Not really something to just dive into. If she's really interested in RC, a simulator like Realflight is invaluable and will save a ton of money in the long run. It's a big leap from $20 to $169 for a toy... |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:22:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/120-s2-rtf-with-safe/BLH1100.html Something like this. But they demand care and attention to fly. Not really something to just dive into. If she's really interested in RC, a simulator like Realflight is invaluable and will save a ton of money in the long run. I don't know about a simulator. She really just wants to watch a toy helicopter zoom around without maybe a lot of effort. I'll have to talk to her |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:22:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What the hell is "growned". Wow! People are so stupid now. Stay in school kid. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:23:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those coaxial toy helicopters are garbage. The only control is a tiny up/down thrusting tail fan. You could get a coax with a real swash plate like a Blade MCX2 but even those are pretty bad in wind, and they are like $100. If you want good outdoor performance but also ease of flight for a beginner... get a quadcopter, I'm sorry to say. Any heli good for outdoor flight is going to be big money and not for newbs. I will translate, I speak fatfinger. "spanish parts 223 cetme takes ar mags"
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:24:06 PM EDT
[#19]
High quality RC helicopters are not cheap - and not easy to fly either (not at all unlike their full sized versions).
Good luck... I think its easier to fly real ones. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:24:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. I'll look at it. I don't know about a simulator. She really just wants to watch a toy helicopter zoom around without maybe a lot of effort. I'll have to talk to her Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/120-s2-rtf-with-safe/BLH1100.html Something like this. But they demand care and attention to fly. Not really something to just dive into. If she's really interested in RC, a simulator like Realflight is invaluable and will save a ton of money in the long run. I don't know about a simulator. She really just wants to watch a toy helicopter zoom around without maybe a lot of effort. I'll have to talk to her If it doesn't have to be a helicopter, there are plenty of cheap mini drones that fly way better than the toy helicopters. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:25:14 PM EDT
[#21]
I was always into the align t-Rex series if I didn’t build it myself. If you/her want to get into flying I’d recommend buying a build kit from flighttest if you wanna go the plane route. All you need is a hot glue gun and a razor
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:27:15 PM EDT
[#22]
I have that exact model, there is a definite learning curve with it but once you get the hang of it not bad.
I did buy a set of spare blades as it will whack against things sometimes and damage the blade. The worst thing about it was the dogs would freak out. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:27:28 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Those things are like $ 500. I don't think that's a toy for an 8 year old. They are cool though. My former neighbor in Utah had one that he showed me when he flew it sprung the neighborhood They do work though, and a kid can easily fly it. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:28:20 PM EDT
[#24]
The best cheap RC helicopters. I have two sizes of their older version and both are excellent.
https://www.amazon.com/GoolRC-Helicopter-Aircraft-Beginners-Batteries/dp/B093QCB36J |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:30:27 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This remote control car is a good deal though. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14563/A0CFD721-8E6E-451B-9B11-6944094601A8-2530610.png Most of the kids' cheap remote control cars suck. They're weak and can't move in grass or sometimes even in the fake astroturf type grass. The steering linkages on the car stop working pretty quickly after some smash ups. This thing zooms right along, is pretty durable and when if flips on it's side it'll sometimes pop back up if you gun it. I can kind of steer it pretty well Nylint used to make a rock crawler that was so good, people in the RC rock crawling community actually used it and it had quite a following. My brother had one and we coined the phrase "getting violent with the nylint" which we still laugh about to this day. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:31:56 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow! People are so stupid now. Stay in school kid. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What the hell is "growned". Wow! People are so stupid now. Stay in school kid. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:33:51 PM EDT
[#27]
Flying a DJI Mavicpro inside the house is also bad.
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:37:40 PM EDT
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"You get what you pay for" Still applies no matter how old a saying it is.
And I don't think ANY RC helicopter is really a toy for an 8 year old. They will ALL break if you crash them, that's what helicopters do. And an 8 year old WILL crash them. A good, expensive RC helicopter takes time and dedication to learn to fly, and you have to accept that you're gonna crash it a few times and have to fix it. A cheap, kid's grade RC helicopter will take ALOT of time, and ALOT of dedication to learn to fly. And when you crash it, you likely won't be able to fix it (no parts support). Also small helicopters are quite a bit harder to fly than big ones. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:38:04 PM EDT
[#29]
I had one of those. They are nothing compared to drone technology.
Little Taylor deserves your click (and sympathy.) So cute.   Flutterby Fairy Fireplace Fail |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:40:49 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They do work though, and a kid can easily fly it. Yes. VERY easy to fly. Look for an early model refurbished one. They can be had for cheap... |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:41:49 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The other day my wife said she "already knowed" something You,....knew, what she meant 
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:44:10 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Send it back, then go to a local hobby shop and get something decent. Modern quality beginner helicopters are VERY stable and easy to fly. This. A decent coaxial is surprisingly easy to hover and fly. You just need to throw a little more cash at it. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:49:48 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Those things are like $ 500. I don't think that's a toy for an 8 year old. They are cool though. My former neighbor in Utah had one that he showed me when he flew it sprung the neighborhood Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That's the same POS my wife bought for my kids. Should have just sprung for a mavic mini. They are cool though. My former neighbor in Utah had one that he showed me when he flew it sprung the neighborhood The problem is not the $500 for an 8 year old. It's way worse than that. He will And BANG you will spend 1000 Bucks for the Air-2S or even more for the Mavic 3 Ask me how I know
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:55:17 PM EDT
[#34]
I bought a bunch of flying disco balls at Menards several years ago. Looks very similar. Lots of fun. Fucked with the cats bigtime.
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:56:20 PM EDT
[#35]
Just get the young lady something she can grow into - you won't be sorry.
 X-TREME 3D RC HELICOPTER FLYING TAREQ ALSAADI WORLD CHAMPION |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 12:58:31 PM EDT
[#36]
They're disposable toys.
That model looks like one I bought to play with an over active husky I used to own. (Or the husky owned me. I never figured that one out). Put one of his treats between the landing struts, launched it from a porch and he had a blast hunting it through the back yard. When the helicopter crashed / broke, it was $40 or so. I think I went through three of them before the husky got bored. Also, the mini syma copters look like the ones' I bought as christmas gifts for a team I used to manage. (Same team I bought an arsenal of nerf guns for the year before). We rigged the mini-copters up to play air jousting games for shots. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 1:00:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/18/2022 1:00:43 PM EDT
[#38]
I bought a factory refurb mini for $ 250ish
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Posted: 9/18/2022 1:14:38 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I had one of those. They are nothing compared to drone technology. Little Taylor deserves your click (and sympathy.) So cute.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-qwrWw3Q0sLmfao |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 1:31:31 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought a factory refurb mini for $ 250ish Those are fun enough that you can actually do it as a family, take turns flying. Which model is it? |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 1:35:39 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You,....knew, what she meant Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The other day my wife said she "already knowed" something You,....knew, what she meant |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 1:53:26 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Those are fun enough that you can actually do it as a family, take turns flying. Which model is it?  |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 2:06:53 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryThat will be super easy to fly. The only thing I hate is taking my phone out of the case so it will attach to the controller. |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 2:22:48 PM EDT
[#44]
The announcer was complaining there was a drone at the rodeo last night. I couldn't see it but my son said it was hovering over the stands at the far end of the arena.
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Posted: 9/18/2022 2:23:31 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That will be super easy to fly. The only thing I hate is taking my phone out of the case so it will attach to the controller. Quote HistoryQuoted: That will be super easy to fly. The only thing I hate is taking my phone out of the case so it will attach to the controller. There are many versions of this adapter. You can find one that will work for your phone, or a tablet. Makes things much easier   Attached File |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 2:23:54 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Send it back, then go to a local hobby shop and get something decent. Modern quality beginner helicopters are VERY stable and easy to fly. This. They're worth the money when it comes to flying. Planes and helicopters basically fly themselves now |
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Posted: 9/18/2022 2:28:32 PM EDT
[#47]
I've had good luck with Syma. Definitely disposable (we buy them almost every Christmas), but always a blast. I have no problem flying it around the house. An 8yo is not going to manage any helicopter very well though.
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Posted: 9/18/2022 2:39:19 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: An 8yo is not going to manage any helicopter very well though.  5 year old RC heli pilot - Justin Jee - Trex600 - Sep 2007
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Posted: 9/18/2022 2:57:59 PM EDT
[#49]
OP, I'm pretty sure I have an RC-10 laying around. You could turn her on to that. If she wants it she can haz it fur free. DM for deets.
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Posted: 9/18/2022 3:11:26 PM EDT
[#50]
I had one similar several years ago I purchased at a gip shop in Gatlinburg. I finally succumbed to the fact all I could really do was go out in my 100 acre field, press the go button, and watch it go sailing.
However, the little bitty one I purchased, I finally learned to fly in circles with some consistency around the house and got to where I could land it on the ceiling fan blade. Go buy a GOOD drone and you won't look back! |
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