copey70,

The AXE is my second heli. I have had it since Jan. '08.
(My first was a GMP Cricket some 30 yrs. ago but I was too young and inexperienced to have had any chance to fly it. I crashed it!)

From what I've read, my Axe experiences were (are) typical of someone learning to fly a CP heli. A few crashes here and there. Alot to learn about set-up, etc.

After a couple of months I was doing very well and almost able to hover (tail in) for a "full pack" (6-7 min.). Then one day while flying in the garage it suddenly shot or rose up. I paniced cause I thought it was going to hit the ceiling and cut power till it slammed the floor. Typical newb move. After that it happened I was weary, it continued happening frequently. It got so bad I could not enjoy learning anymore.

So, convinced I was going to learn to fly helis no matter what, I replaced the Tx, Rx, and Sxs. An investment I could use in the future. Since that time there has been no hopping. Later I went on to eliminate the Axe's 3 in 1 but I am still running the stock motors.

If your sure the slider and everything is moving freely and nothing is worn it sounds like control electronics issues. It could be stripped gear(s) on the servo(s), it could be interference (glitches - not good), it could be a poor electrical connection, or a "dirty" potentiometer in your Tx. You'll have to investigate.

If your budget allows and your in it for the "long haul", replace the radio gear ASAP. Go for a 2.4 GHz. If [when] you decide to move up you can use the radio gear so no money is wasted.

I'm glad I replaced mine. It's soooo much more enjoyable now... and, I refused to sell ANY of the stock stuff on eBay and pass it on to someone else. My 7 yr. old had lots of fun disassembling all of it!

MANY have had similar issues with this heli. Based on MY experiences... it is something with the [my] control electronics.

RWW