hi...its a very good idea to buy as many parts as you can if you really like flying...ive not tried the gyro yet but i hear it works good......get extra blades,swashplate,swashplate stay,landing skids,tail rotor,blade grips,flybar,and any head link you can find....its a strong heli but if your like me and want to keep flying and not waiting on parts,,,buy lots so your able to fix and go...i have just about 2 of every part they make extra,,,i love to fly with no down time plus i live over a hr away from the closest shop.....happy flying......