douglas4, thanks for the tail boom tip. I was/am into archery - even have an archery set - and it didn't even occur to me to use an arrow shaft. I'm gonna have to use that. I actually do have the Axe and have had it for a couple of months. To prove it, I've crashed it three times and have put nearly $100 on top of my original purchase...haha. But yes, I agree, I love this little bugger and am also have a lot of fun. Aside from the occasional drift, my hover sessions are progressing well.

Oh, and did I read that right? You've started helicopter flying lessons? I have an airport 30 minutes away that offers private pilot license courses and I'm actually considering this myself (in spite of the $12K price tag [sm=omg_smile.gif]).