I've charged and discharged the batteries in both the flier and the Tx and they both seem to be good and holding a charge. (Doc was VERY meticulous about little things like that). The "Tower Field Box" I receivied, is jam packed with allen wrenches, a handful of some tools I can't yet identify, and even includes a pair of brand spanking new props.

Beachyboy429, you hit the nail on the head when you said that was an OLD Tx! Yep, it's OLD, but it works like a clock and I'd wager it's twice as reliable as some of the "new" models on the market. And -like I said- Doc didn't half baked junk when he bought something. I'd trust that "old" transmitter more than I'd trust some of the new ones. Just from my experience, please take it with a grain of salt, "new high tech" does not equal "long-term high durability"....

I checked out "The Bug"! That is one STRANGE looking craft!!!! I have to admit that it looks like a real hoot to fly, but the pricetag on that thing puts it near the range of a low end ParkZone flier! Still, it looks like a real gas to put up in the air

I did break down and pick up an MiniXPV at the local Walmart (hey, it's $30!). The last time I had that much fun with $30, they were in $1 bills and the term "Gentlemen's Club" was involved [8D]