Remote Control 3-channel RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter

I PURCHASED THIS FOR MY 8 YEAR OLD SON. ONE PROPELLAR BROKE WITHIN 5 MINUTES AND THE OTHER ONE DID NOT LAST TOO MUCH LONGER.

The thing flew great and was set up good, but on the first flight the copter hit a fan blade (not moving)and broke the balance shaft (Plastic) would not be that big of a deal if you could get replacement parts.but now on the first flight we have a non flying helecopter

When I purschased this, I thought it was a good deal. Some things you should not buy without inspecting them. The helicopter was very flimsy and hard to control. After somewhat mastering the controls, my dog thought it was a flying lizard, she hates lizards. So to avoid it being an afternoon snack, I manuvered it away from her and it hit my TV. The top part of the shaft broke and cannot be fixed or glued. This was on the second day that I had it. One of the blades broke also. It did not hit that hard. They do give you 2 extra blades. Maybe I should have flew it in an open field with no lizard haters around. My bad.

I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend in college. I like it because it was a decently priced 3 channel helicopter that can go forward/backward (as opposed to the 2 channel ones with only go up/down and left/right). The reviews made it sound like a sturdy helicopter and with my budget, I could not afford to buy a warranty, so I tried to get the most stable thing. The helicopter look and flies great, but it is not the sturdiest thing. The description talks about it being half-metal; I have no idea where that metal is. Perhaps they were refering to the lithium in the battery. The only major concerns in terms of stability are that when the helicopter battery is fully charged, it goes up FAST and can hit the ceiling. Also, I would only fly is where you had carpet, to help cushion any crash landings. If you can, I would also suggest you get the warranty, just in case. Definitely a fun toy though, and my boyfriend loves it.