3-Ch Indoor RC Chinook Helicopter

by RC Helicopters

Product Features

• Product size: 26.5*37*10.5cm
• Charge time: 30 minutes
• Aviate Time: 6-8 minutes
• Frequency: Band A, B, C assorted
• Aviate Area: 5-6m

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0026HZNL6
• Item model number: S026
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #33,330 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

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• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

Product Description

Aviate Height: 5-6m Function: Up/Down, Left/Right, Forward/Backward Product is 100% new, never used FULLY ASSEMBLED, READY TO FLY Flight Time: 6-8 minutes Controller Type: A pole square Battery for controller: load 6"AA" batteries 3-channel Infrared controlling 3 selectable bands (A/B/C) let's you FLY UP to 3 HELICOPTERS at once Auto stable & precision speed Made of Unique Material to Withstand Crashes Product size: 26.5*37*10.5cm Charge time: 30 minutes Aviate Time: 6-8 minutes Aviate Height: 5-6m Aviate Area: 5-6m Frequency: Band A, B, C assorted 1x Helicopter 1 x Remote Controller 1 x Charger 1 x Instruction Manual

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little chinook transport helicopter., May 19, 2010

By	William B. Miller "Will" (The Village, OR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: 3-Ch Indoor RC Chinook Helicopter

The Syma S026 Chinook Transport is a fine little indoor helicopter. This model came with a dedicated charger that quickly recharges the battery and allows for a flight time in excess of five minutes.

The control has additional features from the typical 3 channel models that allow the operator to adjust forward and reverse flight and will hover in one place without spinning or yawing. I've found that in my small space using the power for elevation and the attitude controls for forward or reverse angles with the yaw control dial allows me to navigate with precision. It's a unique experience and quite impressive to land on a "designated heli-port" with pecision.

Now for the downer, so to speak. The first unit I received had a defective board and was returned to the seller. The replacement unit was received with a li-poly battery that had reached the limits of its life, it definietly had been a demo unit but I've no complaints as I was happy to have a functioning model.

This could have been tragic but I had acquired some li-poly batteries for replacment parts for other Syma models and I had a new S026 battery available. Installation was a pickle because the units haven't been designed for easy battery replacement but that will probably be addressed in the next models. I will be replacing the "stock" battery with a 400mah battery soon and I expect that it will increase my air time to over fifteen minutes, but ten minutes that can be had with the stock battery is great.

I'll take a moment to discuss the battery replacement. The helicopter is disassembled by removing eight screws that join the two halfs of the fuselage. Once the fuselage is removed access to the battery, motors, and control board is accomplished. It is possible to acquire spare motors, control boards and batteries for this unit but the wires of each component are fine and take a light touch. If you don't mind working with delicate electronic components this can be enjoyable. The original unit had a defective board, apparently one of the diodes was reversed and it was easier to get the replacement unit than to spend the effort to locate the defective component or purchase a new board.

I would like to make it a matter of record that I do not fault the retailer TPA Store for the problems that ocurred, the unit was delivered in a sealed package with an obvious manufacturing defect. In my eagerness I disassembled the unit and did a diaognostic on it to find the problem, which I suspected was an battery malfunction, I was wrong. They were quite gratious and eagerly replaced the unit to my satisfaction even with the knowledge that I had disassembled the aircraft. I have been flying this little aircraft to my delight since its arrival, after the replacement of the Li-poly battery. So, yes I am a happy camper.

4.0 out of 5 stars Garbage but Fun, July 21, 2010

By	Allen Rosenberg "TenThumb" (Desert Southwest, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 3-Ch Indoor RC Chinook Helicopter

If you accept that this product will not last beyond the day you give it then it is a fun investment for $20 to liven a party. If they built it strong then it would not be light and you would not buy so many. It is like a better wine or champaign. It gets people laughing.

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun around the house., May 12, 2010

By	R. Whorton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: 3-Ch Indoor RC Chinook Helicopter

Great helicopter in terms of control. It's a very unique one compared to single engine RCs.. the battery lasts about 10 minutes on a full charge. I charged mine many many times and that was the average life span for me. My dad loved it so I ended up giving it to him. For me, it was worth what I paid.. It's great for indoor use, unusable outside for the most part so keep that in mind when considering the purchase. Get the S022 if you want longer battery life and outdoor play.. the S022 is also a lot more accessible for maintenance.. this unit is basically all in one.. I imagine changing blades would be fairly simple, but even with the abuse I put it through that wasn't necessary. Also, I wouldn't pay more than 35 or 40 bucks for it and remember, the S022 is only 10 or 15 bucks more and A LOT bigger. If you have a lot of space, go with the S022.. either way, they're both nice.. I've seen kiosks selling the small one for 50 bucks and the S022 for $100 or more so Amazon definitely has the best prices as of May 2010.