Read First Before Buy Rescue Helicopter Infrared Controlled S111G
I own all the Syma Mini Military helicopters. Here is my review for all 5.
1. S108G Cobra. By Far the fastest and the most aggressive of the helicopters. This one takes a little bit of time to get used to and is for the more experienced flyer. Its super fast and super durable.
2. S109G Apache. Another good helicopter from Syma. Runs the same as the Cobra. Fast and swift.
3. S026G Chinook. A good beginner helicopter. Very stable in flight. It can be fast if you want it to be or it can be slow. This is one of my favorites out of the series.
4. S102G Black Hawk. My brother has the S107G and this flies just like it. This is probably the best helicopter that syma makes. Extremely stable and can take a serious beating. (But so can all the others.) It will fly at the speed you want it to from slow to fast and takeoffs and landings are extremely smooth.
5. S111G Coast Guard Rescue. This too is a fine product from syma. Super smooth flyer and very stable when hovering. And yes, this one wins in the looks battle. It works just like the S102G Black Hawk.
6. And last but not least, the S023G Big Apache. This is a massive outdoor version of the S109G Apache. But this one is meant to be used outdoors. This one is not infrared like the little ones but is a 27mhz radio control helicopter. This guy has some serious power to it and boy does it fly. Very fast and extremely stable are how I would describe it. It is also very easy to control.
All in all, Syma gets a 20 out of 10 stars on their helicopters for the price. And when you do buy one from them, MAKE SURE IT HAS A G AFTER THE NUMBERS. LIKE S109-G-. The G stands for Gyro. The Gyro makes it twice as easy to fly.
After issues with several air hogs copters being pieces of crap, I bought this syma heli for my boyfriend who is an adult and collects RC helicopters. He loves this one. It flies up, down, right, left, forward, backwards, with no problems. It is very realistic looking and has flashing lights. I am not sure if it would be good for a child, but for an adult with some experience flying these kinds of RCs, and patience, it works wonderfully. Don't take it outside or near ceiling fans - it is easy to blow it out of the way. My boyfriend said it is the best helicopter he owns, and he has 5 others of varying brands.
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BalasHapusWith a little practice, you can really "pilot" this helicopter. I'm including a video of this wonderful Syma S111G flying in a small apartment in midtown Manhattan. Its design, the colors and the response to the controls make it a pleasure as big as piloting the real thing.
If you are looking for a remote controlled helicopter this one is worth considering. It is suitable for a 'first time pilot' and should keep more experienced ones happy as well. The helicopter performs very well and also looks great. You can charge it from the transmitter although, I have been using a USB cable charger that came with it, charging it from my laptop to conserve the transmitter batteies. Charging this way takes close to 1 hour and you can expect around 7-8 minutes flight per charge. This is normal for this type of model. The helicopter is controlled by an infrared transmitter which means it is only suitable for indoor use. Three channel proportional control means you can contol height, rotate left and right and move forwards and backwards, all at a variable rate. Controls are sensitive and respond very well and a single 'trimmer' allows you to make sure direction does not drift left or right. If you have not flown a helicopter before I would suggest first making sure you have plenty of room and second, take a little time to learn how the helicopter responds to the controls. Most first time pilots tend to be too heavy handed on the controls, but slow, small movements on the joysticks will give you the best results. Finally, I have seen model helicopters costing many times the price of this one that come nowhere close in performance. There are a lot of competitors out there but this one is certainly worth putting on your short-list!
BalasHapusI own all the Syma Mini Military helicopters. Here is my review for all 5.
BalasHapus1. S108G Cobra. By Far the fastest and the most aggressive of the helicopters. This one takes a little bit of time to get used to and is for the more experienced flyer. Its super fast and super durable.
2. S109G Apache. Another good helicopter from Syma. Runs the same as the Cobra. Fast and swift.
3. S026G Chinook. A good beginner helicopter. Very stable in flight. It can be fast if you want it to be or it can be slow. This is one of my favorites out of the series.
4. S102G Black Hawk. My brother has the S107G and this flies just like it. This is probably the best helicopter that syma makes. Extremely stable and can take a serious beating. (But so can all the others.) It will fly at the speed you want it to from slow to fast and takeoffs and landings are extremely smooth.
5. S111G Coast Guard Rescue. This too is a fine product from syma. Super smooth flyer and very stable when hovering. And yes, this one wins in the looks battle. It works just like the S102G Black Hawk.
6. And last but not least, the S023G Big Apache. This is a massive outdoor version of the S109G Apache. But this one is meant to be used outdoors. This one is not infrared like the little ones but is a 27mhz radio control helicopter. This guy has some serious power to it and boy does it fly. Very fast and extremely stable are how I would describe it. It is also very easy to control.
All in all, Syma gets a 20 out of 10 stars on their helicopters for the price. And when you do buy one from them, MAKE SURE IT HAS A G AFTER THE NUMBERS. LIKE S109-G-. The G stands for Gyro. The Gyro makes it twice as easy to fly.
Just bought my second S111G. The first one was durn fun, the best $20 I've spent in a long time. Unfortunately, I fried the battery (or something): the heli won't sustain altitude even after the battery is charged. I found out too late that the pundits on the Interwebs suggest to allow the battery to rest 15-20 minutes after each flight and before charging. I was so excited to fly the heli that I never gave the battery its proper resting period and always charged it right away.
BalasHapusHad the first one less than a week, with about 15 flights on it. As a testament to how fun it is to fly, I can no longer be without one. To repeat the voodoo that I have read but not yet experienced:
THE BATTERY MUST BE ALLOWED TO REST 15-20 MINUTES AFTER EACH FLIGHT BEFORE IT IS CHARGED.
the helicopter itself is great it looks amazing and it flys amazing...its durability is good is easy to control for indoors flying..and easy to charge and carry around.
BalasHapusI have recently bought several different types of R.C. Helicopters in the $18.00 to $25.00 range, and this is the best all around Helicopter I have found for the money. I have found some that were faster, and some that maneuvered better, but they all were extra fragile. This Helicopter is tough, and has a Gyro which is a must for a R.C. Helicopter. All of my others are broken, but this one keeps on going.
BalasHapusThe gyro stabilization and trim are great allowing fantastic hover, forward and reverse flight. The hand eye coordination and focus on what one is doing are great education value and concentration training:
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