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(More customer reviews)I've been thinking about getting into RC helicopters and thought the micros might be a fun way to get started. This is an INDOOR heli and it will fly for about 4 minutes on a 20 minute charge.
On first flight it took off rather easily and after adjusting the trim (as explained in the instructions) I was able to get it to "float" (key word here) around the room. The lack of pitch adjustment means that you can't really move it backwards or forwards... just up, down, right and left. The instructions mention that once you get better at flying you can add a little weight to the nose to increase the forward speed. I haven't tried this yet.
This is a fun little gadget that does pretty much what I expected of it. As for durability I have knocked it into a few things at slow speed and it has held up so far. I would guess that if you drop it from ceiling height or slam it hard into a wall that it will break. I would also take care when plugging in the charger as it is located under the front part of the tail section. I could probably crack the foam of the tail piece if I pressed too hard.
After reading reviews of the Spinmaster Havoc helis, it seems like this is a comparable product. I got it as a Christmas gift and don't know how much was spent on it. The Havoc goes for a little over $20 and this is listed at a much higher price. I think if I were buying, I would go with the Havoc unless the price of the Blackghost comes down.
UPDATE: 3 more things worth mentioning...
1- Two paper clips taped to the nose of this heli will give it a bit more forward motion. I tried taping a dime and it was too heavy causing the heli to sway back and forth. The 2 paper clips (or one larger size paper clip I suppose) works just fine.
2- After about 7 flights I am averaging about 4-5 crashes per flight. I am getting better with practice but the nice thing is that this little guy seems to be holding up quite well.
3- A word of caution... when the battery on the Blackghost runs out of charge it looses the connection with the remote control. It will continue to run the rotors and spin out of control. Make sure that you are flying near the ground when nearing the end of your 4 minute flight time.
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Interactive Toy Concepts BladeRunner BlackGhost 2CH IR Control HelicopterBlack Ghost 2 ch. Infrared Helicopter from InteractiveThe Black Ghost infrared-controlled micro helicopter is from the original Blade Runner series by Interactive.The Black Ghost comes completely assembled with a twin main rotor system for stable control. The infrared flight-control system has a built-in charger for the included flight battery.A selection of peel-and-stick designs allow you to personalize your Black Ghost.The Black Ghost is small - about 6 inches long - so it should only be flown indoors.The manual contains operating instructions, flying tips, and trouble-shooting help.Requires 6 "AA" alkaline batteries for the transmitter, not included.Recommended for ages 8 and up.Flight time is 3-6 minutes after a 20 minute charge. For longest motor life, it is recommend to land after 4 minutes and let the motors cool for a few minutes.
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