BCH,
Thanks.

I did a quick check last night and I have collective currently at +-10deg and cyclic is measuring at around 7.5deg. Based on what I have read above, this doesn't seem too excessive but I will try backing it off a degree or so and see if it feels any different.

Just for reference, I already have red dampers, been using the outer hole on the washout all the time and recently installed yellow paddles (which I believe are sold in the US / Europe in green at 20 grams)

Apart from that one gripe you have with Ray's DVD's, would you generally recommend them for someone like me. I.E. I can set up a heli so that it will fly pretty well, but am always open to tips and techniques that will put the icing on the cake.

Chaz,
I am sorry - I know that Bob White has done a fantastic job on the Finless Bob videos but I tried watching the one on pitch and throttle curves last night. I really tried to be appreciative but I found myself squirming in my seat and just had to skip forward through the video. They would be far more effective if they were slightly scripted and about half or quarter as long.

I'm not saying I could do any better BTW!!

Anyhow, this is why I am asking about the quality of Rays DVDs. I don't want to buy them and be bored. Are there any sample downloads available to get a taster of what to expect?