Helicopters

By Hattie MacAndrews

Eurocopter EC145 “Mercedes-Benz Style”

The sky is the limit, literally, with this revolutionary collaboration from Mercedes-Benz and Eurocopter.

• Only private helicopter in its class that seats up to eight passengers
• Floors and ceiling furnished with exclusive materials and sumptuous wood
• Cool gadgets include: a cool box, cup holder, table, 15-inch television monitor, and DVD player
• Customizable upholstery in the helicopter cockpit and cabin
• Seats come out to make room for luggage
• Lighting, in various colors, can be adjusted and dimmed
• Tail has multipurpose storage for golf clubs, skis, or even surfboards!
• And the price? As the saying goes, if you need to ask . . .

In short—simply incredible. Elegant, graceful, and sophisticated—we could all get used to travelling in a Eurocopter like this.

For information, email Eurocopter

u-Control Silver Bullet Mini RC Helicopter:

• Features the latest easy-flight remote-control technology
• 100-foot range from remote
• Flexible nylon rotor blades and landing gear
• Built-in LED strobe for night flights and landings (that’s pretty cool huh?!)
• Includes repair kit— that’s one way to save on aeronautical-engineer bills
• No worries about rough landings (yes, we know there aren’t actually any passengers), because this helicopter features replaceable rotors and stabilizers
• Recharge between helicopter flights

Don’t underestimate just how much fun this remote-control helicopter gizmo is. It’s kept our significant others entertained for hours, and hours, and hours. It’s affordable, accessible, and let’s be honest, it’s a great way to satisfy that inner child.

Buy u-Control Helicopter, $29.95, at brookstone.com