Syma S109G Apache AH-64 3.5-Channels Mini Indoor Helicopter

  Syma S109G Apache AH-64 3.5-Channels Mini Indoor Helicopter

My Review

I have a small squadron of mini helicopters and this one is by far the best so far. I read great reviews of the Syma S107. I was quite pleased with it compared to some of the older Syma models. Then I saw the positive reviews for this and thought I would give it a go. It flies incredibly well! Quiter than the other seven helicopters I have and so stable, smooth, and responsive. It is a little slow with forward and reverse momentum, but not bad. Slow is easier to control...maybe that was intentional. We fly these every day in the office and this hands down outperforms everthing else.
For those comparing models, here you go:

• Syma S109 Apache- Excellent
• Syma S105G (Sport Helicopter) Very Good -Fastest, stable, but somewhat loud, durable metal frame
• Syma S107G- (Sport Helicopter) Very good- nearly identical to S105 but a little slower, different scheme,older?
• Syma S026 Chinook- Looks cool, flies ok, but hard to control. Too much power for its weight; 'Cieling magnet'
• Syma S013 Black Hawk- Horrible! Very light, spins uncontrollably, fragile
• Syma S013 Apache- See S013 Black Hawk review. (friend purchased this one to join the fun: nothing but regrets)

Heard the S108G Cobra is good too but haven't tried it. My deployment to Iraq is almost over, so I probably won't be buying any more toys. 

Product Features

• Full 3 channels :  up, down, left, right, forward, and backward
• 2 Selectable Frequencies Let's You Fly Up To 2 Helicopters At Once
• Flies in 6 different directions
• Has a 10 meter control distance
• Comes with toy specific battery

Product Details

Product Dimensions

: 8 x 3 x 2 inches ; 1 pounds

Shipping Weight : 

1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

ASIN: 

B004L2J7W0

Item model number: 

S109G

Manufacturer recommended age: 

8 years and up

Batteries: 

1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22 in Toys & Games 

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews 

Product Description 

The Syma S109G is a palm size 3-Channels Helicopter, it has a youngest brother in the Syma Apache line. The S109G has a Co-Axial structure which is specially made for first time flyers. The S109G is built with thick plastic body which always survives in crashes. The Syma S109G is equipped with a 4-in-1 receiver (Gyro, ESC, Mixer, Receiver), allows the helicopter to move in all directions. This hobby helicopter is designed for ages 8 and up. Features: Apache 3-Channels AH-64 Helicopter. It can fly in 6 directions: clockwise/anti-clockwise, forward/backward, and up/down. Double protection. Head lights. 3D full function. Built-in GYRO. Very strong and solid built. Durable design to survive though crashes. Compact in size. Helicopter can be charged through computer USB socket. Includes: Helicopter i-Transmitter USB charging cable for i.copter USB charging cable for iPhone transmitter User manual Specifications: Fly functions: up/down, left/right, & forward/backward. Helicopter battery: 3.7V 55mAh Li-polymers. Charging time: 20-30 minutes. Flying time: 3-5 minutes. Controlling distance: about 10 meters. Helicopter size: 19 x 8.5 x 7.5cm. Box size: 27.5 x 13.5 x 8.5 cm. Frequency: A/B channel selector; Infra red control system. Test report: CE ROHS FCC ASTM Range: Up to 10m (30ft).