My friend just got an Axe CP and I, having tried a Sabre for a short while and flown planes for 10 years collectively, helped him set it up. My Sabre lasted only 1 flight before the tail rotor motor stopped working for no apparent reason and it felt and looked more fragile than the Axe. That's a BIG plus for the Axe, it's head assembly is much beefier.

The only downside I see is the stock Ni-Cad battery doesn't last long enough to get any good practice sessions in. The 8-10 minute MAX flight time got old quick so I used an odd-ball Li-Po of mine that I bought off Ebay for my plane and we practiced hovering for just under 30 minutes!!! No exagerating! The battery used is an 11.1v 1800maH with a 9C rating and 12C Max Burst and it weighs noticeably less than the stock battery. I was told by the LHS electric guru that this is safe... he said that the C-rating "Burst" cannot exceed what the Axe's ESC can handle and to monitor the temperature of the electronics for heat. I don't remember the name/make of the Li-Po but i'll get it if anyone's interested in knowing.

30 minute practice sessions are a blast. My friend and I made leaps and bounds of hovering progress during these sessions and I was even throwing in full right tail rotor for 360 degree spins.

After well over +12 practice sessions my friend's Axe CP tail rotor blades bumped on a garage door twice (no damage) and then the main rotor blades thwapped into a sled leaning up against the wall and... something broke.[X(] One of the main blade grips broke at the ball link area . No problemo, for $3.22 a new pair of blade grips were bought at the LHS and 5 minutes for installation and it's good to go!


Now i've GOT to get an Axe of my own!