Helorookie,
Iam glad to see you are getting in some flying time in Iraq. How does the blade function in that hot and dry condition. Maybe you can mount a camera and do some security scans with it. I hope all is well with you. [let me personally thank you for serving your country] the skills needed to keep the blade flying will develope more and more out of necessity. I wish you had a place to get parts locally. seems like the US military could benefit from your new found hobby. I have upgraded my blade CP with the bell hiller head,alum swash plate, li-po batt. and the more rugged landing gear from heli-direct. Thanks for sharing with us and keep the rotor turning.
Randy