Daron Sky Fighter Flying Toy on a String , Grey

A very well made, accurate P-51 Mustang model that looks great zooming in circles. When I found this, I planned to buy two for my grandson's bedrooms, but then found out ceiling fans in their rooms did not allow for space for them. So I bought myself one and put it on my home office ceiling. I did have some trouble finding the knack for properly launching it, but part of that was because I was doing it in the wrong direction at first. It will only work in one direction, I think because of the engine torque, kind of like how the engine torque has a turning effect on a real prop plane. If looking down from the ceiling, the rotation must be clockwise. Then it is a matter of launching it at the right speed and direction such that it maintains the right direction without spinning. Many reviews have noted this issue. I almost deducted one star for this, but decided it is otherwise a very high quality model--no cheap plastic crap--that I left it at 5 starts, especially after I figured out how to correct this one flaw, as I will describe. After changing the battery one time, I could not get it to work right again. Maybe the next battery weighed differently and affected the plane's balance...I don't know. But as an engineer who has always been an airplane buff, I realized the rudder just wasn't large enough to keep the plane pointed in the direction of flight, making it difficult to get started correctly. I suspect that is the reason for the kite tail that comes attached to it--to add some extra drag to hold the tail back. But I made a simple modification that allows me to launch it right first time every time. I tested my theory of the rudder not being large enough by sticking a 2"x2" post-it note on the rudder, and it instantly worked great. But it looked really tacky, so I replaced the post-it note with a piece of clear packaging tape folded over itself with about a quarter inch of adhesive exposed to attach it to the rudder, then trimmed it to the same height as the rudder, which about doubled the size of the rudder. See the picture. When it is flying, you can't even notice the clear tape, and it launches correctly every time, even if I give it a bad toss. It actually flies better now--before, it would seem to fly somewhat sideways, like it was skidding around the circle, which looked unnatural. With my rudder modification, it flies "straight". I've since bought a 4-pack of rechargeable batteries and keep it running for hours a day. Each 2000 mAh battery lasts about 3 hours. I'm growing older, not up. I highly recommend this plane for kids or airplane buffs like me, and if you have an issue getting it to fly right, try enlarging the rudder with some tape as I did to make it perfect. I will buy a second to take to work once this virus passes.

Bought for my son. He loves it flying around the ceiling. Good product.

It was a good flying plane on a string.

The unit comes with a wall hook in plastic. I taped it to the wall. Three pieces of Duct tape is enough to hold the hook and plane. Hook as a revolving joint into which is attached a plastic wire. Connect the wire to the plane. The wire is of the right dimension user does not have to worry about selecting the length of the suspension wire. Initially it was corkscrewing and rotating like a dead weight with the momentum of the push. After making few tried it started to fly. It flew at good speed in perfect circles under its own propulsion.

The propeller doesn't generate enough pull to get it going forward and to counter act the pendulum effect generated by the "gentle launch" recommended. The trick is to launch it from a high point with a fully extended string

Does not fly around on the string, the plane is so heavy and the motor is so weak it just basically wobbles a bit on the end of the string and in no way resembles flying around. It doesn't even produce enough power to blow the included streamer up behind it. This thing is better for just a Mustang model with a spinning propeller than anything else. Save yourself the frustration and don't bother. PS, I build Scale RC planes for a hobby and have a lot of experience with mechanical and powered systems. This product meets none of the requirements for it's intended purpose.

Great quality and flies perfectly. Anyone having issues doesn't realize it flies in only one direction. If you can't get it to fly, try the other direction.

Initiated a return. Then came back to read the reviews and what everyone else had said. (RufusAI is useless btw) Here’s what worked for me, and what I recommend: 1. Cut the string short to about 30inches. 2. I’ve used a 3M strip to stick it to the ceiling. 3. Hold the plane at a 45 degree angle such that the right wing is lower and left wing is up. The nose and tail should be in 1 flat line. 4. Pull the string taut till you hear a click in the hinge. Hold the airplane counterclockwise and give it a push.

Cuando era niño, tenía este juguete y me encantaba. No lo volví a ver hasta que se me ocurrió buscarlo en Amazon. Ahora podré compartirlo con mi hija.

I bought this because I had seen them flying around in circles dangling by a fishing line. This one does not, not enough air moved by the propeller on this one. Little grandson disappointed.

Very good quality. Works very well, entertaining and brings back memories as a child.

The reviews say after so many mods and this and that and following instructions it will work, I shortened the string I put a larger rear vertical stabilizer on, adjusted the ribbon, I threw it clockwise and counter/clockwise. If it doesn’t work as advertised out of the box it’s a waste of my time and yours. Save yourself the headache and don’t buy it.

Dosen't fly. Not enough power/airflow