Ok, so after being pissed off because I keep losing bearings, breaking shafts, bending gears, breaking props, having the motor shaft break, and losing silicone tubing all on the tail motor, I've decided to do the ducted fan mod. I'm just learning to fly, so what would everyone's recommendation be on this? Is it a power loss or a power gain? Also how does the weight affect performance/stability? I understand I'm supposed to just attach it to the rear and just solder on the wires as if it were the stock motor? I'll be getting this: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...p?&I=LXHHN9&P= because I don't plan on going lipo. Here is what I'll be doing: http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/t303804p1/
Comments please.

Can anyone answer if this is a good idea? I want to order today.. I just need to know if it will provide enough thrust and not add too much weight?

I would Not use a ducted fan, too much Mass, inertia will work against you.

From what I can tell dual motors or Direct drive are the way to go.

My understanding is that the direct drive is lighter and more responsive, but it also draws more power, they are all a trade off.

Well the whole point of that for me was to keep it from catching on the ground. A dual or direct system won't prevent that. Maybe I should just make the vert tail support longer?

One extra bonus is DD tail prop is smaller than orig. Would give some more clearance. Thats what Im gona do.