Gone are the days when only experts and model fanatics could have the fun of flying Remote Control Helicopters. This ultimate RC experience is now well within the reach of most of us and there are some fabulous examples around to choose from.

They have now become crazily popular; I just checked and the Syma S107/S107G RC Helicopters in blue, red and yellow, have together been over 900 days at the top of the Amazon Bestsellers listing for toys.

That is some going for this tiny machine and the fact that they have been in the top three for most of this time shows that this brand seem to have got it about right. Just why is it so popular?

Well, the Syma 3-Channel S107 is suitable for people of all ages; it is quite small in size and it weighs as little as 34g, so it can be taken anywhere, even on holiday.

It really is simple enough for a child to use and it is sturdy and robust enough to be flown in small areas without damage. One excellent refinement is that while it requires 6 AA batteries, you can recharge it from the transmitter and also from your notebook or laptop, using the USB connector provided.

I found this anonymous quote on the internet 'Helicopters are for the rich... or the enlisted'. This must be true of the real thing, but it is certainly not true of the S107, as the prices have nosedived recently (much like my S107 when I first tried it!).

At today’s prices, you might feel able afford to treat yourself to one or two, just to try. They do make a fantastic birthday or Christmas gift for a small (or a larger) boy.

A friend of mine had these comments to make about his S107 - 'It is mega easy to control, you can get it to fly in and out of closets, without hitting any obstacles, so it is fantastic to fly indoors. I chased the cat too, but that was a mistake and my girlfriend was furious - and so was the cat. I really wanted a little helicopter that simply flies where you want it to and stays up for a while. Well this S107 does just that'.

Because they were so easy to fly and inexpensive, I bought two of them for my grandsons for their birthdays and they were so happy with them. Now my son has one too and of course they come in different colors, so it is easy to see whose is whose, which prevents arguments.

So to summarize, I have discovered that the syma S107 is easy to fly and good in the hands of kids. It has a proven track record, as you can see from the number of satisfied Amazon customers.

This Syma RC Helicopter does not cost too much money and gives excellent results. So taking all in all, I would say that it is a agood buy. If you get one of these for someone as a Christmas gift, you can be sure the child of any age will be more than pleased.