The infrared remote controlled indoor plane can take off from the floor or table. It is made of durable EPP foam and flies for up to five minutes indoors. It is lightweight for ease of flight, but tough enough to withstand extensive use. It can fly left, fly right, ascend and descend. Launch date: February 2008.

The Palm-Z flyer features polyfoam wings and a control pad with throttle and yaw controls, power and charging indicators, a trimmer for alignment, band selection and a charging/on/off switch. The Palm-Z allows users to create their own flight patterns, features a tri-bands system for one to three players, and is designed for use in small, indoor areas.

Small in size but big in fun, this infrared-controlled helicopter is easily piloted with a hand held control unit, making it safe for operating indoors. The helicopter comes with a replacement rear rotor, nose weight for high performance flying and a quick battery charger for rapid power-up. “We have tested and experimented with many different helicopter configurations. Our helicopter by far is the easiest to fly and control,” Brian Thille, brand manager at Westminster International Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 15, 2007.
— In a November 2013 survey, Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly that Westminster helicopters are a best-selling flying toy in his store.

This ready-to-fly aircraft comes with a radio and charger, and features two micro motors that allow it to fly and turn on command.

This radio control model plane features two powerful micro motors that enable it to fly through the air and turn on command. It comes complete with a radio, charger and two spare props.

This flyer does not require batteries and soars up to 35’ high. Users simply pull back the knob on the launcher to send the flyer skyward. It works best when launched into the wind.

This Spider-Man 3 licensed micro-version chopper toy set features a helicopter tethered to a control base equipped with dual flight controls for throttle and pitch. Carefully maneuver Spiderman’s stylish chopper 360° to pick up pieces of rescue cargo and carry them back to the landing platform. This chopper patrol is also available in a full-size version.

The ancient boomerang whirls into modern times with the Accu-Boom, which boasts a state-of-the-art design. When thrown out vertically it flies up, makes a 180-degree left turn, and then slows down and returns to horizontal flight so the user can catch it with both hands. Its three wavy blades work on an airfoil principle that ensures flight stabililty. "As it slices through the sky, this sleek, cool-looking boomerang toy introduces children to the principles of physics," Public Relations Director Jill Beaverson of Amazing Innovations told TDmonthly.

Pre-painted with snap and screw assembly, this kit is perfect for young modelers.  The helicopter is made of tough plastic to ensure maximum durability during play.  All necessary assembly tools, including a screwdriver, are included in the kit.

Toysmith's Turbo Jet is a 7” die-cast plane with a powerful pull-back-and-go motor. The doors open and close for added fun. There are four passenger jets to choose from in this line.
— “[We] sell about 100 of Toysmith’s [die-cast] planes each month,” Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas, told TDmonthly in May 2008.
— Five of 55 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in May 2008 cited Toysmith products as their best-selling die-cast.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Toysmith's die-cast planes were best sellers.

This radio-controlled airplane/kite that runs 10 to 15 minutes on a rechargeable battery with a four-function controller has 14 LED lights for night soaring and receives the birthday-boy seal of approval. HuaiXing is known for its lightweight, cutting-edge RC aircraft, and the Air Kite is no exception. Salesperson Darlene Serville at the Memphis, Tenn., Toys “R” Us thinks this would be a big seller: “We have a lot of guys who like the radio-controlled airplanes, but sometimes they’re too complicated for the kids.”

With wings made of extra strong ripstop fabric and a fiberglass and carbon frame, our Original Airglider is robust and more durable than conventional gliders. With its graceful lines and delicate aerobatic maneuvers, the glider offers a feast for the eyes while it soars through the sky. To experiment with the flight, users can add or subtract ballast or tweak the wings for different flight characteristics. 60 and 90 versions are also available. Launch date: 2004. 

This tiger-striped plane features SharkSkin durable foam construction to withstand hard-impact landings, a battery pack that provides up to 15 minutes of flying time, and Shark Jaw Wings that create high-velocity propulsion. It comes with an advanced radio-control remote and is for experienced flyers.

This 1:18 scale model plane is trendy, fun and complicated, according to Jason Foringer, president of manufacturing for Admiral Toys.

How do airplanes fly in the sky? With My First Airplane Kit, children can learn all about flight. They can build and paint easy-to-make airplanes with pens, and then watch their custom aircraft soar through the sky. Next, using their planes and other components, they can conduct experiments to learn about gravity, lift, drag and thrust, the forces involved in flight. This kit “tailors the fascinating world of flight to the young child. Not only can you build, paint and decorate planes — but you can also use these planes to conduct experiments,” Susan Rives at Scientific Explorer told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2007.
— Idanna Smith, owner of Juggles in Wakefield, R.I., cited My First Airplane as one of the best toys at Toy Fair 2007.
— Scientific Explorer experiments do well, Owner Fred Rosenberg of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas, told TDmonthly in spring 2007.
— Scientific Explorer is one of “the most accommodating companies that I have dealt with,” Joshua Grindstaff of Education Station in Coldwater, Mich., told TDmonthly in spring 2007. “They … allow for a very small minimum order, and the quantities that you have to buy of each item are reasonable.”
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The palm-size Xtreme Micro Copter is the smallest and lightest RC helicopter in the world. It charges directly from the controller for up to 12 minutes of flight on a single charge. It’s made of lightweight but durable polypropylene foam and features an auto-stability system for indoor flying. It comes ready to operate. The Xtreme Micro Copter has been a best seller for Michelle Deutschmann since she brought it into Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., in November 2006.
― Thunder Electronics is “special and different, and price points are really good,” Owner Susan Pruett of Kilmarnock Toy Store in Kilmarnock, Va., told TDmonthly in spring 2007.

The BlackGhost provides cutting-edge technology in the palm of the hand. It has excellent control capability with left, right, up and down directions and a constant slow forward speed. Users charge the BlackGhost using the built-in charge port on the transmitter. The BlackGhost does not require assembly and comes ready to fly with the following: IR transmitter, flight battery, charging station and instructions. Two frequencies are available. The product offers the “most stable flight on the market [and the] most control available in this class,” Gene Khasminsky of Interactive Toy Concepts told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2007.

The Polaris Sportsman 800 runs on grass, dirt, gravel, sand, pavement and carpet! It’ll even run through shallow water. It’s a durable go anywhere ATV just like the real thing! Check out its cool switchable drive train, you can go for low gear torque or blazing high-speed performance.

The two-channel Firefly is the world's smallest, most stable and lightest indoor helicopter. The future of RC fits in the palm of your hand. The Firefly continues ITC's tradition of groundbreaking products and market-penetrating presentation.

The world’s most stable surveillance helicopter, the Recon is equipped with high-res imaging technology that sends streaming live video directly to the 2.2” transmitter screen. The helicopter features a stable rotor system and flies quietly in all directions with three-channel digital control. And additional USB port allows for image upload and memory expansion capability. It requires 8 AA batteries. Launch date: Fall 2007.

The Micro Mosquito is the world's smallest, most stable and lightest indoor helicopter. The future of R/C fits in the palm of your hand with this high-tech chopper. This miniature helicopter flies up, down, left, right, forward and reverse. It comes ready to fly and includes an R/C transmitter, a flight battery, a charger and instructions. Two frequencies are available. It requires a 9V battery for the transmitter and 6 C batteries for the charger. The Micro Mosquito was named a Computer Times Editor's Choice Toy in March 2007. Launch date: Spring 2006.

Kids who've dreamed of turning their robots into helicopters can now do it with the touch of a button. The Robo Copter can be driven on the ground or flown in the big blue yonder with the aid of a remote-control. Launch date: Fall 2007.

Replicating “Pussy Cat,” a USAF F-104C flown out of Thailand by 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron commander Lt. Joe Nevers, this 1:72-scale die-cast model features finely engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with an optional-position canopy, fuselage-mounted missiles and wingtip fuel tanks, optional-position landing gear that perfectly replicates the F-104's unusual arrangement, an authentic jungle camouflage paint scheme, and more. It measures 9" long and includes a display stand. Launch date: February 2007.

Replicating the Avenger that President George H.W. Bush flew from the USS San Jacinto in World War II, this amazing 1:72 scale die cast model has it all — engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with an optional-position canopy, a dorsal machine gun turret and a rear ventral gun station, a bomb bay with four bombs and opening doors, wing-mounted missiles, optional-position landing gear, authentic VT-51 markings, and more. It has a 9” wingspan and includes a display stand.
— The model stands out from the competition because “in one package, you get a product that is fun, a collectible and teaches history,” Sarah Broadwater of Historic Sales told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2007.

This radio controlled vehicle masters all terrain types, from land to sea to air. Storm Launcher comes ready to fly; no assembly required.