JordanT:

The blade is a great "first" on which to learn. Have had one for 7 Wks, And at the moment I've finally learned to hover it fairly well.
The only remains of the original heli are the radio, servos, swash plate & flybar . It's really simple to repair and really very inexpensive as Heli's go. A total rebuild--Frames,blade grip, etc, can be done within 2 hours at most. As for flying, when properly Set-up by the book, and trim & gyro set properly, it handles beautifully. I am still a Heli novice, though have been in RC for more than 40 years, and am totally fascinated by these little monsters. Looking foreward to a T-rex or MX400 as my next step up in a few Wks. Want to "perfect" tail out hovering first in my 12 X12X7 Ft high garage --it's the 7 Ft ceiling the bugs me most!!!

Lloyd