| Once upon a time, not too long ago, flying remote | | | | going for about that or not much more. |
| control airplanes was considered too difficult and | | | | Micro or mini copters and planes fall somewhere |
| costly for all but the most ardent enthusiast. Remote | | | | between toy and hobby-grades. They cost more, are |
| control helicopters were even more demanding and | | | | a bit less easy to fly, and will perform and maneuver |
| expensive, and neither was an appropriate hobby for | | | | better than toys. Micros are cheaper and less difficult |
| non-adults. But in recent years, with the introduction of | | | | to master than hobby-grade, and some perform as |
| toy and mini helicopters and planes, all that's changed, | | | | well as lower-end gas-powered aircraft. Some toys |
| particularly where helis are concerned. Today, kids | | | | can be flown by kids as young as 6 or 7, while minis |
| remote control has, excuse the phrase, really taken | | | | are better suited for 8 and up. |
| off. | | | | Most toys and micros are Ready to Fly, meaning they |
| Toy helis and planes are more stable and have fewer | | | | are fully assembled and come with everything except |
| controls than hobby-grade models and are easier to | | | | batteries. They are very quiet, non-polluting, and don't |
| fly for kids and beginners. They won't go as fast or | | | | require the maintenance that gas aircraft do. Tons of |
| perform all the maneuvers that larger, more complex | | | | fun and very affordable, mini RC helicopters and |
| models can, but they're inexpensive and make great | | | | airplanes are a great way to scratch your kids remote |
| starter kids remote control aircraft. Many toy | | | | control itch. |
| helicopters cost less than $50.00, with toy RC airplanes | | | | |