Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Airflow Pedal Planes and The Inspiration Behind Them

Pedal Planes by Airflow Collectibles are relished by both the young and the old. Kids will take off in great style when they are in one of these show-stopping airplanes. Imaginations will soar to new heights while motor skills are further developed. When they are seated in the cockpit of these spectacular planes, children can be Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earheart, anyone they want to be.


Parents love pedal planes as they are reminiscent of the good old days when times were much simpler, back when kids actually spent their days outside playing. Many grandparents can remember the actual, real planes that some of Airflow's planes are modeled after and have some amazing memories and stories to share.


Silver Pursuit Pedal Plane


Pursuit Planes were high-speed fighter planes created before World War II to pursue and attack enemy aircraft. And it is the U.S. Pursuit Plane that inspired Airflow when designing the Silver Pursuit pedal plane.


The Airflow Silver Pursuit Pedal Plane is completely crafted of steel and features:

  • High Traction Rubber Tires
  • Non Slip Pedals
  • Red Seat that is Padded and Snapped
  • Propeller moves when you pedal
  • All metal construction
  • Exhaust Ports
  • Custom Graphics
  • Automotive Powder Coat lead-free paint in Silver


"Sky King" was an American radio and television adventure series in the 1940's and 1950's. The main character of the show was named "Sky" King. It is believed that the show was based on a real-life person, Jack Cones, the Flying Constable of Twentynine Palms during the 1930s. Using his plane, "Sky King" would catch criminals and rescue lost hikers.


The Airflow Sky King Pedal Plane is red, with a white seat and it's features include:

  • High Traction Rubber Tires
  • Non Slip Pedals
  • Padded and Snapped Seat
  • Propeller moves when you pedal
  • All metal construction
  • Exhaust Ports
  • Custom Graphics
  • Automotive Powder Coat lead-free paint


Shark Attack Pedal Plane


The P-40 fighter/bomber aircraft of the 1930's and 40's was famous for its "shark's mouth" painted on the nose of the aircraft. The P-40 was one of the tightest-turning monoplane fighters of World War II.


Airflow fashioned their Shark Attack Pedal Plane with wild looking shark-teeth decals, resembling the P-40. Little ones will scare any adversary away in this BAD looking plane! Completely made of steel, the Shark Attack Plane also features:

  • High Traction Rubber Tires
  • Non Slip Pedals
  • Padded and Snapped Seat in Red
  • Propeller moves when you pedal
  • All metal construction
  • Exhaust Ports
  • Custom Graphics
  • Automotive Powder Coat lead-free paint


With the Fantasy Flyer pedal plane, girls get to have all the fun! Beautifully crafted, the Fantasy Flyer is perfect for the little princess in your life! This dazzling plane's attributes include:

  • High Traction Rubber Tires
  • Non Slip Pedals
  • Padded and Snapped Seat in White
  • Propeller moves when you pedal
  • All metal construction
  • Exhaust Ports
  • Custom Graphics
  • Automotive Powder Coat lead-free paint in the prettiest Pink


Sport Racer Pedal Plane


Everyone will see this stunning pedal plane coming from afar and it's pilot will be the envy of the neighborhood!


Airflow's Sport Racer Pedal Plane boasts a gorgeous red coat with cream accents, racing graphics, custom decals, wheel pants, and front engine cowling. The Sport Racer's attributes include:

  • High Traction Rubber Tires
  • Non Slip Pedals
  • Custom Padded and Snapped Seat
  • Propeller moves when you pedal
  • Custom wheel pants
  • All metal construction
  • Exhaust Ports
  • Custom Graphics
  • Automotive Powder Coat lead-free paint


Corsair Pedal Plane


Airflow's Corsair Pedal Plane is modeled after the legendary Corsair F4U of World War II. Also known as the bent wing wonder, or hose nose, and "whistling death" to the Japanese, the Corsair is one of the most successful fighter planes that has ever been made.


Corsairs were flown in combat by the U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, Royal Navy and New Zealand Air Force. The first American fighter planes to harbor a 2,000 horsepower engine, Corsair planes were the first to exceed 400 miles per hour.


The Corsair Pedal Plane offers:

  • High Traction Rubber Tires
  • Non Slip Pedals
  • Padded and Snapped Seat
  • Propeller moves when you pedal
  • All metal construction
  • Custom Graphics
  • Automotive Powder Coat lead-free paint in brilliant blue with checkered trim and bright yellow nose


Red Baron Pedal Plane


Airflow specially designed their Red Baron Airplane after the legendary German fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen. He is known to this day as the "Ace of Aces" of the First World War. In 1917, Richthofen painted parts of his airplane red, in order for his allies on the ground to recognize and not shoot at him. This earned him the nickname of the "Red Baron." Richthofen flew biplanes for most of his career, which were only painted partially red. However, it is the Dr.1 triplane, that was painted red from cowl to tail, that most think of when referring to the Red Baron.


The Red Baron made history from all his victories during World War I. And now, your children too, can make history in the two-winged Red Baron pedal plane by Airflow.


The Red Baron plane features:

  • High Traction Rubber Tires
  • Non Slip Pedals
  • Padded and Snapped Seat
  • Propeller moves when you pedal
  • Custom wheel pants
  • All metal construction
  • Two wings
  • Exhaust Ports
  • Custom Graphics
  • Automotive Powder Coat lead-free paint in Red


All Airflow Pedal Planes are recommended for boys and girls age 3-6 and are Toy Safety Tested and Approved for the USA.


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