Spiro... I also found out that the ground is no necessarily my friend. I was trying to hold a hover in the backyard and the tail rotor servo arm broke, putting the heli in a spin. I cut the throttle but I ended up with my first blade strike. I was crushed, but after hearing so many horror stories, I figure it's no bib deal. I am having a problem with my radio though. I bought the Airtronics RD 8000, and when I switch it to the heli mode, the throttle ch will not work. Granted, I have a lot to learn about the radio and, of course, fly RC heli's. I can tell you that flying a Bell Jetranger is much easier than this thing, but that's where a little patience comes in. Right.

Thanks, and if you have any radio tips, I would appreciate it.

wwm