well I can say I am down right hooked on the mini heli... I am starting to get the hovering down... sort of and it is so freakin cool. I did not think learning to fly would be so rewarding. Much different experience than with my R/C cars and trucks... I just thought that the helis looked cool and boy was I right in thinking that this would open up a new world in RC for me.

Also thanks to all those who have put such great info in this thread! - nice!!!