Flight simulation games have always had a special place among the global gaming community. There have been a few great helicopter flight simulators for PC, but none for RC helicopters. Helicopter simulation games can be used by amateur players to learn how to use the craft, while competition flyers can also have fun flying a mobile version for a change. There had never been a 3D helicopter simulation for mobile phones and other mobile devices. However in 2010, an Italian application developer came up with RC Helicopter 3D V 1.2 for iOS device owners to experience flying a chopper that is as realistic as possible to the real experience.

 What is the RC Helicopter 3D V 1.2?

Michele Gruppioni of Gruppio has created an RC helicopter simulator app available right at your fingertips, for iOS devices. This helicopter simulator appears to be one of those toys that can engage adults as well as kids. It gives players control of a realistic helicopter in a house and sets mission goals which must be completed one by one in order to advance in the learning process. The RC Heli Simulator does not pretend to be a professional helicopter simulation app meant for professionals. It is a one-man development. Instead, the game is marketed as a flight simulation for kids and adults alike, with the opportunity to learn the basics of helicopter flight maneuvers by controlling a realistic RC Helicopter. The flight modes are aggressive and aggressively real. Gamers are completely at the mercy of gravity and must control their craft against it.

The game experience offers a unique fusion between the gyroscope sensor that measures orientation, and the accelerometer sensor, which measure acceleration forces. This fusion, combined with a complex filter that keeps the chopper always aligned to the sky and the grass below, allows the unit to always remain at the center of your screen. For parents wondering what kids’ toys to gift their child on occasions may find this game a useful addition to their iOS devices.

 RC Helicopter Game-Play

The app allows players to choose between two modes of flight – Simulator and Game. The simulator mode allows players to learn complex helicopter maneuvers like loops, tail side, inverted flight, backward loop, flip, square, tic-toc etc. Players can rotate their iPhones 360 degrees to have their helicopter perform a complete loop. In the Game mode on the other hand, players can score points when they complete missions or small objectives that have to do with how well you can control your aircraft. Missions include cutting the grass with your helicopter blade while in inverted flight, slicing through birds with your similarly inverted blade, and cutting through bushes. This is some of the many educational kids’ toys out there developed for mobile devices.

Players can also choose between several helicopter models available to them during play. While new models will be added with time, say the developers, the models that are already available include the well-known 3D helicopter models Align TRex 700N, the Gaui X5, the Logo 600 and the Gaui X7. The Gaui x7 is the largest Gaui hoppy helicopter among kids’ toys out there. It is a favorite of the most demanding global competition pilots. This is one of the many apps that developers are coming up with that can possibly offer hours of game play even for adults.

Tracing the History of the RC Helicopter 3D V 1.2

Also known as the RC Heli Simulator, the RC Helicopter 3D V 1.2 was launched on January 23, 2013. The first version of the app was released earlier that month and tracked on January 6 at the iTunes store. Version 1.2 was released with several improvements. While the first revised edition of the app included bug fixes, additional models and instructions, version 1.2 also added some more models and smaller tweaks to make game play smoother. The new version also has new graphics and a new icon. When you buy the game on iTunes you will find it is a 7.2 MB file and is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad with iOS 4.3 or later. Kids’ toys are now within easy reach of a single click of the mouse. This app is a convenient substitute for 3D helicopters, especially for families that live in urban spaces with little scope or space for flying a hobby RC helicopter.

You don’t have to be a kid to like playing with toys – and there’s a cracking selection of big boys toys out there. You don’t have to spend a lot for some fun gadgets but the only problem is wading through the sheer amount that’s available on the internet.

Luckily for you, we’ve done all the hard work and collected our favourite gifts and gadgets for all the family and compiled them into a handy top five. You’ll never have to worry about birthday presents again!

PICO GENIE A100 IPHONE PROJECTOR – £149.99 from firebox.com

This awesome little gadgety thing clips to the back of your iPhone and acts as a tough and durable case that’s also a powerful projector, speaker and back up battery all in one! That means you can project your photos and videos onto the nearest wall. It has an amazing 60” viewing area and means you can surf the net, read books, play games and watch videos on your iPhone but with the awesomeness of a big screen.

EXTREME FLIERS RC MICRODRONE QUADROCOPTER – £59.99 from gimmethatnow.com

The next generation of semi-autonomous flying machines is here! Its four channel Quad-Rotor design means it can fly in all directions and stay stable. It does stunts, tricks and complicated manoeuvres and is easily charged via a USB lead. You can send it off at a range of 120m and it’s remote controlled using a 2.5GHZ radio control – the perfect gift for the man (or boy!) in your life.

BLUETOOTH GLOVES – £34.99 from thisispulp.co.uk

Yep, you can literally ‘talk to the hand’ with these awesome bluetooth gloves. They connect to your phone via Bluetooth and allow you to talk directly into your hand, just like you used to do when you were a kid! They’re also great for touchscreens so you can use your tablet while keeping toasty and warm.

SILVERLIT BLUETOOTH REMOTE CONTROL CARS – £79.95 from coversandcases.com

Ready… set… GO! Start your engines and race these fabulously sleek remote control cars around your house or office. You can control them using your iPhone, iPad or 5th gen iPod Touch. They’re the ultimate in ‘boys toys’ and will provide hours of racing fun for you and your family.

LUMIE BODYCLOCK STARTER 30 – £59.95 from lumie.com

This handy, stylish and sleek alarm clock is the refreshing and natural way to wake up. Also called a ‘dawn simulator’ it wakes you up gradually using a steadily increasing natural light. This signals to your body to slow down on producing melatonin (sleep hormones) and increase those that help you get up (cortisol). It can help you keep your sleeping regular and restful, boosting mood, energy and productivity levels all through the day.

Choosing worthwhile and long lasting gifts for children can be a challenge. Let’s face it, more often than not they end up with piles of plastic toys that they quickly become bored with, and you’re left with the nagging feeling that money was wasted.

Perhaps you want to buy your child, niece or nephew a gift that is in some way educational, or at least might challenge their brains, as well as their sense of fun? Or perhaps a child you’re buying a gift for has a keen scientific mind that you’d like to see developed?

All these are excellent reasons for buying your child a telescope. Any budding little astronomer who has been fascinated by the resurgence of astronomy related programmes on the TV, or is developing a fascination with astrology or UFOs would be overjoyed to be given a proper, working telescope.

There are some absolutely excellent models on the market, designed with children and beginners in mind, but they’re eminently usable for the whole family should mum and dad be interested as well!

Learning about science and astronomy is never boring, provided it’s done with the right equipment and allows the child to experiment and research for themselves. There are absolutely loads of websites and resources available specifically for children to help them learn more about astronomy and develop their knowledge, such as Kids Astronomy that are worth checking out.

They also give plenty of advice on the kinds of telescopes and equipment suitable for children, whether they’re completely new to astronomy or have been interested for a while.

Models like the Sky-Watcher Infinity-76P Telescope make an exciting and different children’s gift, whether it’s for Christmas, their birthday or just because! The Sky-Watcher is a super high quality Newtonian Reflector telescope designed with children and beginners in mind. It’s the perfect entry level telescope with technology that’s usually found on much more expensive telescopes. It collects 131% more starlight than the average 50mm telescope, which means the viewer can see hundreds more objects clearly and sharply. It’s intuitive and easy to use and is pretty much ready straight out of the box – all of this and it’s under £50, making it an ideal gift for the child that deserves something a bit special.

Another option for kids and beginners is the Celestron Firstscope 76 Dobsonian style telescope. It has a 76mm aperture and was awarded Official Product of the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. The FirstScope pays tribute to Galilieo Galilei and many other famous and notable astronomers throughout history by displaying their names around the tube. It’s extremely compact and it’s extremely decorative and will look fab in your child’s bedroom when not in use.

You can find the Sky-Watcher telescope here including the Infinity-76P and the Firstscope 76.

There are, of course, many options for your child, particularly due to the recent increase in stargazing and astronomy in general thanks to programmes like the BBC’s Stargazing Live. It’s always worth considering spending around £30-£50 as this will get you and your child a model that is extremely efficient, long lasting, functional and stylish.

With new games for the ps3 and xbox coming out with a thrilling regularity, most gamers are looking for ways to find the extra cash to buy the newest games as soon as they come out. Here, we give you some really simple but effective tips and tricks for getting that cash by selling your old, unwanted ps3 and xbox games.

You can afford to be a little bit ruthless when it comes to getting rid of your old games for cash. Ask yourself whether you will really be playing that old game another time, or whether it will just be hanging around in a box, cluttering up your floor, when it could be helping to make you a heap of cash. Weigh up the costs and benefits of getting rid of each particular game in order to buy new ones. In particular, ask yourself whether the joy you would get from playing the old game a few more times would outweigh the excitement of buying and playing a new one. If yes, sell the old game! If not (and we all have our old favourites, from which we’d hate to be parted), keep that particular old game and sell some others instead.

Sell your old games and make a heap of money!

If you have the gift of the gab and like to be out in the open air interacting with customers, you can sell your old games at a car boot sale. The good thing about this is the instant return you make: at the end of the day, you get to take home all of the cash you have made in your very own hands. No-one charges you a commission, and you don’t have to pay postage costs when you hand your old games straight over to your customers. You can even make a detour on the way home and buy your new games right away!

Selling online is also a great way to make a great big wad of cash when you sell unwanted games from the ps3 or xbox. Sites like ebay and amazon are great because you can advertise your item to a wide range of customers. You can also view other sellers selling similar items to you, enabling you to get the upper edge by marketing your item that little bit better, or giving your customers a more competitive price.

Whether you sell unwanted games online or in person, the value of your games will increase if they are in good condition. So don’t trash your games! And keep all of the packaging, including all those random notes and leaflets that come with them. That way they will be more like buying a new game, and your customers will reward you handsomely for it.

It’s not just computer games you can opt to trade in but you can also sell dvds online for cash, so dig out those old Disney movies your kids have grown out of.

Inspiration for interior design is often difficult. What style to go for? What colour to apply? What’s in fashion and what’s not? How much will it cost? If I don’t like it then how much will it cost to change it? Many times there is also a lack of visualisation of the end product; this is more often than not the biggest problem. In addition, if you’re looking at making multiple changes at the same time then budgeting really becomes an issue.

When undergoing the above process many people don’t even bother considering wall stickers. These not only offer a stylish, visually stunning and easy way to spruce up your walls, but the real deal clincher are the fact that they are so easy to maintain – and if after a while you get bored of them then changing them is simple.

The possibilities of what you can do are well and truly endless, whether it’s a wood and brick look that you want to impose on your walls, or whether its tree and flowers stickers for the kids room. The decorative possibilities are boundless, wall stickers are not only limited to walls, these can be applied to cupboards and kitchen units; they can be used to brighten up your bathroom and other rooms. They also offer an alternative decoration plan to traditional and conventional ideas; these self-adhesive wallpapers are non-toxic unlike some other offerings available on the market.

Decowall have options that will suit any requirement, from the above mentioned wall stickers and wallpapers, an array of options that will brighten up any room. They also offer a range of  window films; these can be used for a multitude of purposes and are a perfect addition for partition glasses in offices or even interior doors, so there really is no excuse for having dull interior doors or external windows anymore.

For ordering, delivery or viewing our extensive range visit www.decowall.co.uk

Choosing a gift for a friend, wedding or for a house warming party..?   Why not think of something off the wall/different and get something different and useful for your friends home, like a pair of curtains, a cool rug, a dining accessory a useful gadget or something for their home office.  Why not compliment a room design with a functional window blind that will cut out the light as well as look good with your chosen colour scheme.

For a luxurious Sunday morning sleep-in, consider the sleep saving Velux Blackout blinds in manual and solar powered varieties, that can ubiquitously encompass the window from edge to edge to ensure not a shimmer of light shines through to disturb your peaceful slumber. These blinds also help to ensure a baby’s nap time is restful in the middle of the afternoon by keeping the room just as dark as in the middle of the night. To coordinate with any room’s colour scheme, the Blackout blinds come in a wide variety of colours and patterns. For easy operation, you can select window coverings with manual controls to adjust the blinds, or for windows that are not within easy reach, choose an electronically operated window covering for easy operation with a solar-powered remote control.

For a loft recreation room or home office, consider the selection of low cost, high quality roller blinds or venetian blinds. These blinds let you brighten up the room with natural sunlight, while keeping the harsher glare of the sun away. Choose from a selection of colours to accentuate the recreation room or home office décor, and position the blinds anywhere on the window to customize the amount of light that can come through the window. The roller blinds are the lowest cost solution to simple light diffusion in your room, while the venetian blinds also help to reduce the incoming heat through the window while allowing you to modify the direction of the light coming through the window. For a smooth and sleek appearance and easy adjustment, the venetian blinds offer cordless operation. The awning blinds are an energy efficient and sound dampening solution for roof windows. These blinds diffuse the light throughout the room, fit discreetly within the window and can dampen the sound of heavy rain for a quieter and peaceful interior.

Itzala  offer a selective choice of  blinds at a considerable discounted price and is an approved online UK Velux retailer and manufacturer of quality window coverings. Decide on blinds to fit roof windows and skylights manufactured by Fakro, VELUX, Dakstra, Keylite and RoofLITE.

Do your kids their kick scooter, but also want the versatility of a shredding scooter? Turn to the Rockboard two-in-one scooter, which combines the best of both worlds. The scooter is equipped with advanced Rockboard propulsion technology, which includes a steel power-drive chain that allows you to shred the pavement in Rockboarding mode. However, if you’re looking for a more casual ride, you can adjust the two-position locking joint and turn the Rockboard into a low-profile kick scooter.

It’s like owning two completely different scooters but without spending the extra money. The Rockboard scooter is built to last, with an ultra-strong steel box frame, a steel front fork, and a die-cast aluminum deck. The rockboard scooter’s rear spring-enhanced suspension system, meanwhile, creates a smooth ride on the most unforgiving pavement. And thanks to the nylon-reinforced spokes and super-tough urethane wheels, the scooter provides amazing rolls and even better traction.

Other features include a reinforced handlebar assembly for safety; comfort grips and an aluminum alloy brake handle that allow for secure control; a telescoping downpipe with a height adjustment lock; and an oversized nylon coupler that allows you to fold the handlebars for compact storage.

Munchkipumpkin is a family run, British company that specialises in hand-picked toys and gifts for babies and young children. We sell a carefully chosen range of toys that includes Strider Prebikes, Syot ride on toys and the award-winning Folkmanis puppets.

We believe that the children’s toys we sell online should satisfy our customers both large and small – and be built to last. Our toy prices are regularly researched online to ensure that we constantly bring you the cheapest children’s toys we can, but always of the best quality.

The majority of the toys we sell are made from metal or wood, and all are what they appear to be – the real thing and not substandard copies. The children’s toys we sell are well-designed and functional. These are not just toys, they are potential heirlooms ~ or at the very least, toys that can be ‘handed-down’ rather than poorly made substitutes that soon break and need replacing. Our Strider Pre-bikes are designed to be used from the age of 12 months up to 5 years, and we stock a range of spares to ensure they will keep on going! Our pedal cars are made of strong, lightweight metal, not flimsy plastic, and come direct from Syot – Europe’s leading ride-on and pedal car suppliers.

We hand-pick our baby toys to ensure that they will give hours of enjoyment and delight, develop important skills and encourage imagination and interaction. Munchkipumpkin buy from UK suppliers and manufacturers whenever possible, and always strive to bring you the very best in value for money and customer service.
When times are difficult, it can be tempting to buy poorer quality children’s toys and baby toys to satisfy this year’s particular ‘want’. The difference between those cheaper toys and those sold by Munchkipumpkin is simple – these toys will last! It can be more cost-effective to purchase a good quality, durable toy that will survive years of playtimes with more than one child.

Receiving a personalised Santa letter is one of the most exciting gift’s a child could wish for at Christmas.

Just a few words to say: “Yes, Santa has received your wish list, and will be paying you a visit on Christmas Eve” are all it takes to get your child excited about Christmas, and to keep them excited right up to Christmas Day.

Our personalised Santa letters are easy to order, and offer amazing value for money. Just £4.99 per letter at www.personalisedsantaletter.co.uk

Are you looking for a toy that engages the mind and is quite challenging? Then I think I have the perfect toy, an RC helicopter is perfect for you. It takes quite a bit of practice to get the helicopter to hover controllably. Like any toy if you want to learn to use it properly your best bet is to read through the instructions. Many people buy items day in day out and never read the instructions. Only when things go wrong do they look for the instruction leaflet only to realise they did something wrong which they wouldn’t have if they read the manual first. So learn from others mistakes and read the manual first. It will only take a few moments and could save you heart ache later on.

If you’re new to controlling rc helicopters you want to start basic. You need to learn how to control your helicopter with simple manoeuvres. Just learning to fly up a foot and then land again with control should be your first training course. Use a few books to make a couple of landing areas in your living room. Use these to practice take off and landing. As you gain confidence you can move the landing areas further apart. Hovering the helicopter and being in control of this hovering will give you a better understanding about various movements and functionality of your R.C Helicopter.

To choose the best helicopter suitable to your demands. Buying the most expensive one might not be the best for you. The first thing you need to think about is where you want to be flying it. Do you want it for indoors or do you want it for outdoors. The size will count here. Larger ones are made more adapt to outside conditions. Then you need to think about spares and repairs. There will bound to be a time when you have a major crash and break parts. Now most helicopters will come with a couple of extra blades but what is you break a balance bar or something that isn’t included as a spare. This is where a bit of research before you buy will help. Many online stores do offer spare parts but it’s worth checking your not buying a model which is not being continued as getting spare parts could be a problem.

Another thing to think about when choosing a RC helicopter is how experienced are you? If you’re new to this hobby you would be well advised to spend as little as possible on your first helicopter. As you can experience and become more of an expert flyer, then and only then is the time to spend more money and buy a more top range type of helicopter.

ToyToYou.com is the best place to purchase all of your RC needs. They have it all, from rc helicopter including the popular syma s107 model.