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This is pretty cool
when you first get batteries it flies good it will stay in the air for a while. But when the batteries start to go out itstarts to suck. The air hogs dominator is really durable to I craashed it a bunch and only got a few battle scars on it. but over all this is a pretty cool toy.
P.S Don't get dollar tree batteries like my mom did it will start dying after about two flites.

Best flying RC plane yet!
After my nephew saw the Dominator commercial he was dying for a Dominator. So I bought it. Well out of all the RC planes I've tried, this has been the easiest to learn. You can't miss it in the sky since the plane body is huge and the control is reasonable for the price. Compared to the other stealth looking planes in the stores, this by far was the best in price. Overall, my nephew adored the plane, it provided a decent time period of flight. I recommend purchasing this plane for any child who likes RC products and outdoor fun. Great plane!

ok..... not really
well i bought this for my friends birthday and the next day i came over and we went to a field and started to fly it. WARNING LANDING SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as u can see the lands is horrible but it can fly for a good amount of time. but if u even try to land it it will twirl in the air and go head first into the ground. I would not buy it

All planes a series of compromises, this is no exception
The new Air Hogs Dominator is an interesting RC plane, way off in a corner of the design space.I am a fan of low-aspect ratio designs, and this plane certainly demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of low-aspect ratio airplanes.

The airframe seems incredibly rugged.While the tails are potentially breakable, the wing is fat and seems quite strong.The low-aspect ratio design leads toa plane with reasonable wing area, but still a very small wingspan -- so that it can fit in a normal-sized box fully assembled.The thickness of the wing allows it to be very strong while just made out of the cheapest, lightest foam.

On the other hand, the plane doesn't glide very well, with a glide ratio of maybe 5.This means that when you shut the engines down, it sinks like a rock.This is maybe not such a bad thing, though -- it's not going to sail away from youlike some RC gliders.The extremely small size (and basically equilateral-triangle shape) makes it somewhat difficult to determine which way the plane is flying.When it's a couple of hundred feet away it becomes quite difficult to see.

The differential throttle control is weak.Now, many RC crashes are due to over-control -- that can't happen with this plane.The plane treats control inputsas suggestions more than commands.This lack of strong control means that you really want to fly this plane in an extremely large field -- and launch it from the center.Don't for a minute think that you can toss this plane off a cliff (say) and get it back to the takeoff spot -- at least not until you have a lot ofexperience with this plane.I've flown a lot of RC, and this is by far the hardest plane I've flown to get to a particular spot.

The plane really wants to spiral.Again, as you don't want to have it get too far away from you, maybe that's not a bad thing.The control is iffy enough, too, that it's very easy for the plane to get downwind of you in any kind of breeze.I wouldn't fly it in more than a five mph wind.

The low L/D of this design means that you run through the batteries pretty quickly, I would say that my longest flight so far has been about 3 minutes.

Still, it's fun. It's so easy to toss in the car, toss into the air, and fly.The props seem reasonably well protected -- although I've only flown the plane in long grass (and would recommend that that be the only place to fly it.)It's cheap, simple, seems rugged, and has a cuteness factor that can't be ignored.As I've said, I'm prejudiced toward low-aspect ratio designs, it's fun to play with one.

I'll write a long-term review in a few weeks.

Thad Beier

Fun....but tuff to controll
I got this toy a day ago, I took it out to fly it and I was having fun until it started going straight and I was using the controller to make it go right and it just kept going straight.Then after it went straight for a while, it just started to go in circles and I couldn't controll it. Then it just crashed.It was fun until i lost controll ... Read more

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Don't Waste Your Time Or Your Money
The battery position makes this plane "nose heavy " and ours never did get off the ground. In addition, the small nuts which hold the rear landing gear loosen up due to the vibration which could lead to losing the wheel. As "first time" R/C enthusiasts, we were very disappointed by the performance of this plane.

2 channels are not enough!
Easy enough to fly and do so in a VERY large field on a very calm day.

Turns done at low altitude readily lead to spins and crashes

Controls let you climb with motor power and make left and right turns that readily turn into spins.

I have crashed plenty as a part of my learning and now I want at least a 3 channel and preferably a 4 channel plane

Lack of proportional controls means turns are done with small corrective left rights otherwise it is spin and crash city.

Thick clear packing tape repairs most of the damage done on the foam wings and tail

Funb Plane
My brother got the Outlaw,but it doesnt fly! Mine did and it was windy also. His flew away mine didnt

Good for beginners
This is my first radio controll ariplane and it was really easy. It took me a few times to get the hang of it but it actually flies for a long time unlike other ones I've had that don't even fly at all! After you use the battery a few times it actually lasts longer. It takes off from the ground which is cool but hand launching is alot easier.

So Easy!
This was my first time ever trying to fly a radio control airplane. I have seen other people doing it and I thought it would be very hard but I tossed it into the air and it flew right up! It is very easy to control. I crash landed a few times but it still flies great! This plane is so much fun! ... Read more

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The Best Toy I'v Ever Bought
This Toy is the greatest toy I've ever played with. The prices are low and they give you (((((2)))))) blimps. The blimps don't pop when you stick a sowing needle through it. They can gow pretty fast. The greates thing is you can use them indoors or out. I would reccomend using them indoors because when outdoors they can get stuck in trees. even with their strong twin engine sometimes the wind can carry them away.

Great Value for the Price
This is the coolest item I have seen. It works great and you can get helium from any party store or florist and have a ball. The helium last a few days and the blimps fly great. Plus, you get 2 for the price.

Nice.

DO NOT BUY!!!
I hve purchased the blimp set...and i thought it was the best thing that money could buy. Oh yes it is very epensive for JUST the blimps and engens and all the electronic items that are included... BUT that is not all of the costs. You also need to pay [$$$] for helium. I also had to return it TWICE to get a new one because the helium would not stay in. The engens also broke. If i were you I would save my money for somthing better. I had used it for a while before the helium ran out and i was not going to go refill it because of the high price. This product is not worth the money so i recomend to not buy it. I hope my review is as helpfull to you as it would have been for me. [...] ... Read more

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Fantastic!
I can't actually believe how much fun this is! Although the RC controller could do with more range (I only managed about 6m with it) I can't fault the product. Great for 9 and 90 year olds alike. ... Read more

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Fast Boat......
This boat is fast! Wasn't sure so bought this with a Wave Buster, The Wave Breaker runs circles around the Buster.

Most fun toy......good range and battery life. Water intrusion is minimal, as soon as you turn it on the bilge pump starts running, did not see any water pump out.

We dry our boats after each use. This was our third boat.
and best by far. ... Read more

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Piece of junk
1) Styrofoam construction; plane broke apart on third flight
2) Battery charge gives enough juice for the plane to fly for only 10 seconds.

Can't give zero stars so 1 will have to do. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Howard Hughes meets Skunkworks! The Air Hogs RC Skywinder is a high-flying silver airplane designed to loop the loop, climb, dive, bank right or left, or sidewind. A six-function radio controller allows players to command the stunts from terra firma. Made of high-density EPP foam and plastic, the sleek airplane has a military look about it, although its fun-giving capacity belies the serious image. Kids (and let's be honest, grownups, too!) launch the 19x18-inch airplane into the wild blue yonder, press the thrust button on the controller to allow the plane to climb, then wait until it reaches a minimum altitude of 30 to 50 feet (depending on the intended stunt). At this point, the sky (and the battery charge) is the limit. Slight movements of the toggle switch or thrust button guide the skywinder in any direction, allowing for inverse or regular loops, sidewinders, and more, up to heights of 100 feet. Includes stunt plane, controller, charger/display stand/trainer (for indoor training), two extra propellers, and one tool (for adjustments and propeller replacement). Six AA batteries required (not included). No assembly required. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Not REMOTE CONTROL..........So no FUN....
Well to say the least its cheap- When we bought this TOY for our SOn i thought for some Dumb reason it was RC- but its not- I guess when we read the HIP_CLIP-for the charger we thought otherwise- So alittle dissappointing- But it looks really cool....Takes time getting used to runnin after it and wondering where its going to land-Must play at a Empty field or park -One with trees IS off LIMITS!!!:)

It's an awsome toy
It's a grest and fun toy!!!

this is very cool
i'm 15 and i got this toy it is very cool it runs super fast and it is extremle durable so what can i say to the other buyer this toy Rules whith a capitol R

an awesome plane
its kinda cool if you like to be winding for hours on end but hey what do ya expect for 14 bucks! it really does fly great though........

Fun
This is a very fun plane. Its not that hard to get it up if you dont have wind resistance. ... Read more

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sucky toys
I hated this toy. it barely ever got going over 15 mph. the toy SUCKS....

Waste of money
Guess what. This plane doesn't fly. It's weak motor can barely hold the plane up. It sucks at turning, crashes often, and you can't land it saftly. Basically it sucks overall, isn't any fun because u can barely control it, and it's a great waste of $100. DO NOT BUY THIS PLANE!!!

Review for sky vector rc airplain
the sky vector rc airplain look's good when you see the body but when you fly it you wouldn't have that much fun with it. When I got it I tought it would be better than by other rc airplane. When I first flew it it flew good but it doesn't make good turns as other airplains for first time flyers. When I landed it the tail broke because it doesn't have a landing gear, that's the worst part, but I taped the tail. And when I flew it the other day it flew good and it landed slowly. The next day when I was flying it it went strait for this trees I was trying to change diractions but, just like I said it doesn't make good turns, it didn't turn. So it got stuck on the tree. I had no choise but to wait antil some wind get it dowen. I kept checking everyday, one day it got lower and got stuck on another branch. Two weeks had passed and most of those days were lot's of rain. On the next day when I checked it got even lower and I brought three broom sticks and taped them each other and got my plain dowen the wing was damaged. when I got home and tryed it the electronics inside it were dameged by the rain so I just took it apart and took out the motor and servo. So if you are a starter I wouldn't recomand this rc plane.

the best
it is the best toy ever so get it dont buy cheap ones or they dont fly good!!!!!

Fragile beyond belief
So, my 11 year-old son and I had our first flight today, after waiting over one month for a calm day. I have several years experience with gas-powered R/C aircraft, so I thought I'd take the first flight, get the plane up to a decent altitude (100 feet or so) then hand it over to my boy. A light gust of wind (5-10 knots) ended the flight after about 30 seconds with a fairly soft upright impact in a snow-covered field before I could give him the controls. Upon reaching the plan, imagine my surprise to find the propeller broken in half, and the rubber-band peg in the back snapped in half. So much for a durable trainer plane!

I just e-mailed Megatech to see how/if I might get a replacement propeller and rubber-band peg, but I'm not hopeful, as these things don't look like they're user-replaceable.

I summary, a real POS. Save your money and spend another $100 or so and get something heavier-weight. If you buy the Sky Vector 2, more than likely you'll be disappointed, like my 11 year-old is right now. ... Read more

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Returning this one
Even if it worked...The engine loses the signal from the remote sporadically, no matter how close you are to it. Plus, for a three year old, it is very difficult to tell which way the remote should be held; up is down, down is up. In order to back the engine up to connect to the cars, the connectors (magnets)must be perfectly aligned. I was never able to do it without manually pushing the connector into place; I can't imagine a three year old being able to do it. Any time you go in reverse, the train goes into a sequence of catching & releasing the cars; my nephew couldn't understand why every time he backed up, the cars fell off! Boo! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Whether help is needed by land or by air, this radio-controlled military vehicle and aircraft can get to the action. The plane mounts to the all-terrain vehicle on land to provide some additional aerodynamic lift during racing and stunts. The ATV travels at maximum speeds of 300 scale miles per hour and has a racing range of 150 feet. With a flip of the switch on the handset, kids can launch the twin turbo-prop plane right from the vehicle or by hand and control it to climb, dive, or glide at speeds just over 12 miles per hour. The plane travels as far away as 300 feet and full suspension wheels assist in the aircraft's safe landing. A single remote control lets you switch between the two motorized machines and two additional levers move them forward, backward, left, or right. This land/air stunt machine operates on a frequency of 49 megahertz. For a successful race against another vehicle, kids will want to purchase the companion land/air machine on the 27 megahertz frequency; sold separately. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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Don't Waste Your Money
This was a huge disappointment. Not only is the plane very flimsy, but it doesn't fly well at all. The so-called radio control doesn't control a thing on the plane, and the range for the truck is marginal at best. The real kicker is the [$$$] battery pack you have to buy to run the truck and charge the battery on the plane. They tell you that you need a battery, but not that it's an extra [$$$] added onto an already way too expensive toy.

Get the land-sea 2 rc instead.....please
The remote control plane, which one would assume is the most important feature of this product, is worthless. It is constructed of styrofoam. I almost mistook the plane for the styrofoam packaging that it was secured in. The other problem is simply that the plane did no fly. The only controls on the plane are the speeds of the two propellors. It flies no better than a balsa wood hobby shop plane.

The car unit has no tolarance for moisture. We accidently steered it into a puddle and it is now useless. This is an awful amount of money to waste.

The Land/Sea2 RC is well built and (of course) tolerates water. It also has four wheel drive and is a lot of fun.

Costly and deceptive disappointment
Imagine spending $100 (plus shipping) on a Christmas toy your kid really, really wanted, and discovering that in order to run this toy, an additional $20 part is required. The company which offers this toy does not inform internet customers that this 9.6v rechargeable nicd battery charger thing must be purchased separately. We did not make this discovery until Christmas morning. Therefore the toy, which had to be completely separated from its packaging in order to find the directions, is absolutely useless. I gave this toy a high rating for educational value because it taught my family a painful lesson about trusting this manufacturer: They don't care whether your child is delighted on Christmas morning or brokenhearted. The manufacturer's customer service person informed my son that any 9.6v rechargeable battery thing will work, so I guess we'll be ordering the Tyco one offered here. I'm sure it's not the first time Customer Service at MGA Entertainment has been asked about this today.

Please note, we do not blame Amazon.com for this in any way. They can't be responsible for reading all the small print buried deep inside every box their partners sell. Their service was, as always, excellent, and I am sure they would graciously let me return the darned thing--if I could only get it back in the box.

Note also that the plane is made of very thin styrofoam. This in itself may not be a problem if you can fly on grassy terrain, but if you plan on taking it on the kind of "maneuvers" shown in the TV commercial, it's unlikely to survive its maiden voyage. Survivors of numerous Air Hogs crashes, our family steers clear of styrofoam planes, but you will note this toy comes in an enclosed package which does not permit the buyer to see that the plane is indeed styrofoam.

Considering the excessively high cost of this item, PLUS the extra $20+ for the charger, for another $50 or so, you might want to consider investing in a nice RC plane the whole family could enjoy. I sure wish that's what I had done. Rats.

I love this toy! 2 for 1
I saw this product featured in the Popular Science magazine last month and thought I would get it for my 9 years old brother. We thought it as a little difficult launching the plane at first, but once we undertood the set up, we have no trouble launching it. This is not your normal RC product and it's good. You get to do both - driving fast and fly high. I was amazed the first time I saw the plane takes off from the truck. I plan to buying another one for myself. I highly recommend this toy to anyone consider buying a RC toy this Christmas.

Lots of fun!!!!!!
I got the land air R/C for my birthday and its a great R/C!! The jeep goes super fast and then you launch the plane and the remote changes from jeep to plane. I would definitely recommend for anyone who likes r/c planes. ... Read more