Thanks for all your comments. I appreciate the point of view that these 2 channel things are just toys and not real planes, but for £30 they are just the thing to have a bit of fun with. If I think I might like something a bit more 'realistic' I have seen Zagi's on the internet and for around £250 I think they look pretty good fun. Probably not for the purists, but I'm just after something to amuse me and get me out of the house.

Anyway, thanks for you comments. Avoid my local park in the next few weeks or at least make sure you're wearing a crash helmet and body armour :-)