Jim,

Wow, for an initial damage report, it sure has come to almost major. Main shaft and main gear.. Another tip, I just really started doing this a few weeks ago myself. I should have done it from the begining and only takes a few extra minutes. Do a Pre-Flight inspection before EVERY flight. The head, tail rotor, belt tension and gear mesh are what I look at very closely. Also, any links that may have popped off and check servos for slipping. Then on spool up, check for any vibrations at all, if they are there. Shut 'er down and find out why.

Jeff Michael,

I'm gonna hide the servos right now, Vic has my address. You sound very confident about Mikey and his where abouts. I'm sure your right. So you get the gold award, I get the silver. LMAO I knew your full name, but here's mine, bet you can't find me anywhere or my background(phone number but that's all) . David Anthony Joseph Kupkee I was brought up Catholic and the Joseph is my Confirmation name. One more weird thing on my last name, I spent time in the service in Thailand.. Kupkee. Kup in Thai is a word for Sir... Kee is a slang word for *****.. So, I was Sir*****... Don't tell anyone...LMFAO

Best to you on your search for your next heli... Take everything into consideration.

Vic,
I've done alot of research on the EXI 450 and read many reviews and for the price, you're on target. Best bang for the buck..
However, your 2 cents and gonna get ya nothing this day, the economy sucks....

To All,

We are all turning into Chatty Jays, oppps, I mean Chatty Kathys.

Best to all, I'm heading to the crib,

David Anthony