flying models

Hobbyist aircraft toys

Flying models are small-scale aircraft designed to actually fly, typically built as a hobby.

They range from simple gliders to radio-controlled planes with working engines.

The term distinguishes functional aircraft from static display models: He spent weekends at the field with his flying models.

Categories include free flight, control line, and radio-controlled models.

Related

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Opposites
scale and authenticity

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Plane for public transport

military aircraft · passenger aircraft

hobby/craft type

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Miniature locomotive replicas

model cars · slot cars · model tanks · RC cars · architectural models

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G