Planes
Recommended age group: Varies according to the type of plane.
Planes that has uncontrollable flight paths may cause problems. Your
child's competence and level of responsibility are the two factors to
consider in buying this type of toy.
Hand-launched gliders
Small hand-launched gliders can fly at low speed and should not hurt
if they hit someone.
Inertia motor planes
These will work when the motor is wound by pushing the plane's wheels
along the surface. The propeller spins when the plane is released or if
you push the bar or button. Be careful if the propeller has no sharp
points and blunt edges. the motor mechanism is enclosed so that fingers
cannot be inserted into the working parts.
Mechanically-launched planes
These are more dangerous than hand-launched planes because their
flight direction can be uncontrollable, and if they travel with more
speed and fly further.
Key-wound motors
The same hazards mentioned for inertia motors may apply for this type
of toy plane. It is important that you should look for these
dangers there should be less than 5mm between the key and the toy so
that fingers cannot be caught. the wings of the key shouldn't have
holes greater than 5mm diameter because large holes can trap fingers.
Control-line planes
The speed of the spinning propeller and the speed of the plane itself
can provide great danger. You should be careful not to hit someone, do
not fly this plane near overhead power lines especially if the plane has
wire control lines.
Radio-controlled planes
These planes are not limited by length of the controlling wire and
could be expected to be out of sight at some time. Fly these planes
within a clear line of sight to avoid hitting people.
It is important to provide appropriate supervision in flying these
planes.
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