Well I got home and there was my package from Tower that contained my new AXE. With my 4 y.o. daughter by my side, we opened it... Nice! Of course she wanted me to fly it right away. lol.. This copter looks to be designed and built well. I must say I was impressed as to how small the servos are. The servos in my nitro trucks are MUCH bigger and more robust for obvious reasons.

So far I put my nicads in the transmitter, and began detailing the polycarb body (damn that thing is hard to get on and off). Mounted the main blades and just continued to stare and observe this fine model. Lots of delicate pieces. Now I understand how badly it could get damaged in a small crash. The linkage control is interesting to say the least.

I sat for a few minutes just with the transmitter in hand to get a feel for it. Trying to get down in my mind what stick controls what function. No movement yet of any servos as I started running out of time and did not have the NiMH pack charged yet. Just playing and thinking.

Tonight will be charging the pack and try getting some movement out of the servos. Also need to look at the CD that was supplied. Then it off to RADDS to begin prepping for my maiden flight...

I have 2 labradors. Between them, my daughter and my wife there is far too much distraction for me to be flying this when they are around. I will need to find some free time BY MYSELF if I want success. Not going to be easy but slow and steady wins the race I guess.... We shall see!