Dkrob,

Been flying just a tad over a year, my very first heli was the Blade CX. It was alot of fun, but after you've become efficient with it, it becomes somewhat boring for everyday flying. It is very limited in what it can do, not knockin' it at all, just has it's limitations. It's a great little heli.

My second heli was the Blade CP, only because the CP Pro was not out at the time. IMHO, I'd go for the CP Pro. It comes with the 3-in-1 controller, which gives you the ability to upgrade to a brushless motor and/or a head holding gyro. The CP has a 4-in-1 controller and doesn't have that capability for upgrades..

I flew the CX for about three months, then the CP for about 4 months or so, then the CP Pro came out. Hmmm, had to get one of those, because of the upgrade potential. Still fly the CP and the CP Pro. Then the T-Rex 450XL, I've had it about 3 or 4 months.

I purchased the T-Rex on an impulse buying spree and glad I did, it's super.. It was a combo special, heli, servos, motor, ESC, TX, RX, the whole nine yards, with the Spectrum DX6 technology for $499. (DX7 is better, but wasn't available at the time of purchase)

If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me.. I don't monitor all the treads everyday.

Dave / Choppersrule