March 2011 Notable Toys — Aircraft

Throw, glide, and catch. The red and yellow Hand-Launch Glider "Extreme Team" provides an opportunity to have fun while being active outdoors. Made with an ultra-light material, this stable glider can even be used to play catch. The Hand-Launch Glider also comes with a Playmobil pilot. Dimensions: 18.1 x 19.7 inches (L x Wingspan). Recommended for ages six to ten. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99. Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
— In a November 2013 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Playmobil Gliders are a best-selling flying toy.

Fine features of this model include textured surfaces; a detailed cockpit and rear gunner station with a glazed greenhouse canopy; a realistic Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radial engine front with a rotating propeller; a Mark 13 aerial torpedo mounted under the fuselage; fine details such as a pitot tube, a gun sight and an arresting hook; optional position landing gear; and authentic markings. 8¼" wingspan; includes a display stand.

The first 1/48 scale, die cast Boeing P-12E, this model features real wire wing rigging; a detailed cockpit with a clear windscreen, a gun sight, and a removable pilot figure; a realistic Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp engine with a rotating propeller; detailed landing gear; and authentic markings, including the group's emblem, whose four lightning bolts represent the four assigned squadrons and "destruction from the sky." 7½" wingspan; includes a display stand.

This 1/72 scale, die cast model of a Convair F-102 Delta Dagger when it was stationed in South Vietnam in 1968 features engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with an opening canopy and a pilot figure, a detailed weapons bay with optional-position doors and removable ordnance, optional-position air brakes and landing gear, removable fuel tanks, and an authentic SEA camouflage scheme. It's even got the plane's distinctive nose-mounted pitot tube and infrared targeting system! 11¼" long; includes a display stand.

ActionJetz are cool diecast planes that each come with a Secret Game Code Card. With it, kids and paretns can chat, play and learn new stuff in the Online World of ActionJetz. Choose from the wide range of die cast planes which are about 3-6 inches small to collect.

S032 Syma - 3 Channel Electric Helicopter RTF w/ Auto Stabilizing Gyro + Metal Frames + Cool Strobing Head Lights. 11.5" long helicopter comes with battery, charger and transmitter. The Syma S032 RC helicopter can go forward, backward, left, and right. This S032 even equipped with bright strobing LED head lights, so you can enjoy flying in the dark. The unique co-axial rotors counter-rotate for unprecedented stability. Light and safe, this helicopter will transform any indoor environment into a cool chopper fly zone. Get about 12 minutes flight time per charge. S032 is in RED & WHITE 2-tone colors.
— As of 12/17/2012 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 899 reviews on Amazon.com.

S107 Syma - 3 Channel Radio Controlled Infrared Remote Controlled Electric RC Micro Mini Helicopter w/ Gyro + Colorful Strobing LED Lights. This S107 equipped with NEW Gyroscope System for simpliest controls and stabilities, NEW Metal Frame & Body for extra durabilities, NEW Awesome Look and Design, and Bright strobing muti-color LED headlights so you can enjoy flying in the dark. At only 7" long, it easily fits in the palm of your hand and is fully functional. This S107 even has the option to charge directly from computer's USB port (USB cable included) or transmitter which uses "AA" batteries! S107 is in RED & YELLOW colors. Each Helicopter is individually packed in a window box. Box size: 17.75"L x 3"W x 7.25"H.
— As of 05/21/2012 this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 730 reviews on Amazon.com. PROS: Lightweight, durable, two methods of charging. CONS: Not suitable for children under 14; repairs are difficult.

The Air Hogs Hawk Eye Camera Copter is the first indoor helicopter that can take video and photos while flying. The helicopter can capture up to 5 minutes of video at a resolution of 320 x 240 or hundreds of photos at a resolution of 640 x 480.  Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.