thanks for the link I will check it out right now.

Maybe I am silly but I just don't think I am going to need all the bells and whistles that some people here use.
I am not going to be in competitive events. I just will never be able to afford the high end helis or their up keep.
I think I can afford a simple heli, decent radio, decent servos and just have a relaxing time with the little heli.

I got the RealFlight sim so that I can practice enough so that I won't get frustrated and give up, but I don't see getting into inverted flight.

the camera thing is one thing I can see spending extra money on in the future. PS I also plan on getting the co-pilot for the heli, does anyone know if the co-pilot will work with the raptor 30?
I think it will be V2 if that helps.