I did fly the Raptor...not as much as I would have liked to..was in college and crashes were costly. I could hover without any problems and forward flight wasn't that big of a deal, orientation was what screwed me up..I have a package of cheap simulators that have helped me with orientation. I don't remember the TX I had, something like a 6VH..not 100% sure. It came with the heli : / I don't think it's a very good one. It's not here with me right now so I can't tell you for sure.

I feel bad because it's just sitting there....I just don't like messing with glow fuel..and where I live now gives me no opportunity to fly it...I'd have to drive awhile and I just really hate the mess with it. I'll tell you though, being able to just refuel to get back up in the air is nice...and in the short run it's cheaper than buying a bunch of batteries....