lsnover,

I do not own an Ergo but here is what I THINK is the appeal.

1) The Venture is a CCPM machine right out of the box at $270. I don't think the Ergo is CCPM standard.
2) The Venture is not an Ergo. It is a completely different design except for the tail and a few other components.
3) The Venture is cheaper as far as repair costs.
4) The Venture can be setup for an ever greater ease on controls for the beginner.
5) The Venture is designed to take you from landing gear to grass mowing inverts at a low cost.

BTW, I flew tanks 8 -12 this evening. I think the bird is beginning to loosen up. In good way. Climb outs are starting get more powerful with my OS .32/Ace Upgrade & 30% CP.

I have the 3D setup but using the longer flybar and beginner paddles. It rolls pretty quick. I would say a little faster than the Raptor with stock paddles. Geez, I wonder how it would do with those 3D paddles? Must be quick.

I still want a 50 in this little beast. It would be VERY impressive I am sure.

//Payton