Strange how this thread has so many selling the Axe and switching to a more expensive heli, or upgrading parts. The draw to this heli was the low cost, everything included Helicopter learning experience. It will fly upright and inverted. If you want to start high performance 3D, then the upgrade (and price increase) are justified.

I haven't advanced that far yet, but I think the Axe is still a great buy and a great heli.