The Homely Scientist

I love flying toy planes.  Heck my 12th Grade physics science project was all about that.  This was the post I mentioned in my last last post:

Let’s face it: GeekDad projects are sometimes more fun for the older kids than for the younger ones. So when it comes to flying planes at the park, we’re always looking for something that everyone can do.

We’ve found that with the Hobbico line of free-fly electric planes. They’re amazing. Ranging from $12-$15, they’re beautifully-made with built-up foam bodies and electric motors, rechargeable batteries and chargers. They range from a toy-like 14″ wingspan to a small R/C plane size of 27″ wingspan.
Source: Geekdad - Wired News

I will be looking for these in town (Victoria).  Come on pick up a little plane that if it gets trashed isn’t a huge loss…sounds like a winner to me.

Interesting to note that the plane that did the best was the smallest and cheapest.  Less risk of smashing it on the ground I guess.

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