What to buy or not to buy?

My 5yr. old stepson is wanting a remote control helicopter for Christmas. I don't know if to buy him one or not and if so, what do I buy?

[Old man]

First of all rc hellis are not toys they can couse injure and damage a 5 years old child i do not think is able to understand the dangers that are involve in flying a helli He can learn how to fly but only under strict supervision by a person that knows how to. As for what to buy if you take the risk i would sugest a dual rotor like esky honeybee lama2 indoor heli, but again even this small bird is still dagerous in tha hands of a very young boy.

Thanks for the information Old Man. I have another question, if the helicopters are not that safe, are airplanes any safer? I believe he is just wanting something he can fly in the air.

[Old man]

As long as you keep away from the prop and keep the plane away from others property, body and cars you could say that in a way it is safer. Sorry if i disapoint the young man but i still have the marks of my first toy electric heli on my chest. Even the very small foam rc planes sold in toy shops warn that are not for under 8-9 years of age.

[sportygreg]

You could get one of those new flying saucers-just goes up and down but is harmless.They cost about $30.00 on HSN or Ebay.