Myself, I returned to Pattern after about 20 years hiatus!!!!!! A friend recommended the Element 170. Installed a YS 170 DZ CDI with a 19x11 APC prop. Could not get a sweeter engine. Idles at about 1300-1500 and has unlimited vertical. Mine is just at 11 lbs 2 oz. Fuel consumption (Cool Power Heli 30%) is about 11 oz for 11' flight time.

Things that I did not like, the covering started to peel off after about 6 flights, and the landing gear leg split open after 10-15 flights on a pretty smooth runway. So I replaced with the GraphTech F3A. If you order ask them to cut it in two separated legs.

The a/c flights really well and maneuvers are easy, I'm flying Intermediate and plan to use it next year for Advance.

Good luck with it!!!

Rene