Bladerunner Interceptor Copters Just Will Not DIE?

These low-cost 3 channel helicopters from the grocery store have really turned out to be incredible values! It's now been a year since I bought four of them, and the three that I still own (gave one away in a contest) still recharge and fly beautifully. Simply amazing, the quality I found in these $29 helicopters. This year, I got the Swann Micro Lightning they were selling at Costco, and I do hope it turns out to be as reliable. If you found one of these at Radio Shack, it is indeed WORTH paying what they are asking!
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S006G Copter Maiden Flight Video

The helicopter Zooming about in high speed mode.The S006G Syma is a really good looking copter with few flaws. I like how it handles- the gyros that are built in are getting better and better.

My S006G in its first flight, fresh out of the box.

Fun copter, kinda fast for its size! This is the low speed mode here. Three channel copters are a lot of fun, and most of my own indoor copters are infrared remotes. I prefer to fly indoors with small copters, where the only wind is my AC unit.

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S107 Heli Throttle Spring Mod

How to stop the dreaded copter-drop act: yank that throttle spring out.

The S107 3 channel helicopter is a winner in every respect. If you happen to get a hold of an older model, this short video shows how to remove an S107 helicopter throttle spring, easily. Once you have the spring out of the S107 copter's transmitter, be sure to stow it as shown, in case a future user needs it back on. Akso, take care not to pinch the wires in the TX casing. 

Now, you can fly your S107 copter with one hand, and snap shots with the other.
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Classy 3 Channel Firebirds

Two stunning Helizone Firebird helicopters in a fitting studio, a German automobile.

Fine leather and upholstery make a great backdrop for these high-end 3 channel helicopters. The Firebird is the best of the best, and I consider it the best 3 channel copter you can get, at any price. They really fly well! The Firebird helicopter looks almost exactly like a Syma S107, but is made to higher standards. The fit and finish are high, and online forum readers rate them as outstanding. With the proliferation of S107 clones on the market, that are truly horrible, it makes good sense to purchase a Helizone Firebird, and know what you are getting.

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S006G Helicopter Gold Model

S006G Helicopter Gold Model.

One beautiful helicopter. this model comes out of the box ready to please. The gorgeous finish really sets this one apart from the crowd. Get a set of spare motors for the Syma S006G if you order one. The airframe on this three channel copter is rugged, and is one that will stand up to many flights. It is available in other colors, but the Syma S006G looks best in the gold, I think.

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Double Horse 9104 Video 

This is one of my latest helicopter goodies, the Double Horse 9104 3 channel, single rotor helicopter. IT's the first 3 channel with a working swashplate, and a standard, faces-sideways tail rotor. It is 100% authentic, and a very nice display model, too.  Single-rotor 3 channel copters always drift- the tail rotor is always moving them to the left, so you must compensate, and hovering is only possible against a slight wind.

This is the 9100 model noodling around here, I have them both. I found it to be a really fun trainer, and it also helps you gain more understanding of how a swashplate, flybar, and tail rotor work together. It actually increased my knowledge, as well as kept me busy adjusting for a few days.

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S107 Tear-Down Video 

This video shows a Syma 3 channel helicopter being torn apart for no reason other than to show the sequence in which it comes apart. I have many of the small copters by Syma, and they usually do not have to be worked on. 

But if your copter needs a tweak or a repair, it may look like a hopeless pile of parts if you get ahead of yourself. NOTE, that all parts are bagged and tagged upon removal, with their srews. Most copters have as many as five DIFFERENT SCREWS holding them together. Be sure they get back in the locations they came from on the 3 channel helicopter, as you put it back together.

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