Barrick, I broke the strap on my mcx today, but I was able to find some spares. I should have one tomorrow and a couple more next week. I'll happily send one to your friend if you want. If so let me know and PM me the address. Unless shipping is prohibitive, my treat.

As stated above, I broke the mcx. Shortly after thinking how robust it is. My bad. I must have cracked the y joint before, because I was just flying along like normal and decided that it was a good time to go into a reverse circle. The heli just started flailing and when it hit the ground the fly bar went flying.

Jay, interesting motor mount. This AK model has a stick mount so I bought this inrunner, http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=4199&Product_Name=HXT_24 35_(370S)_4040kv_Brushless_Inrunner And am going to use a 300 gearbox with a "C" gear probably.

Tim