braymanj (March 7, 2008 at 5:35 am)

Problems? 4 areas that require "tweaking".(1)The nose should have a small amount of weight. Too much, and the heli will "porpoise", trying to level out.(2) The tail boom can be twisted gently in a clock-wise direction, slightly aiming the tail blade downward, bringing the nose down. Boom twisted 5 degrees will make it fast, w/ a larger radius, best for outdoors.(3)Twisting the rotor for less lift makes it more sensitive w/ the throttle. With max lift, it cuts out and drops easier. Play with it!

braymanj (March 2, 2008 at 10:05 pm)

Well, I was hoping that the Microgear 47G would hold up like my Havoc Heli. After 3 charges worth of flights, I turned it off, and the switch tab broke off. It's a shame that the quality is crap, because it flew so beautifully, and was trimmed just right. I guess I'll save it for spares. If I buy another, it'll be at a local store where I can return it. With Ebay sellers, you have to threaten negative feedback to get a response. So many of the sellers speak Chinese. Check seller feedback first!

braymanj (March 1, 2008 at 2:48 am)

My last posted comment was a little negative about Ecoman mini-helis. My replacement finally arrived, much to my amazement. It took a few minutes of tweaking on, but once trimmed, the Microgear 47G flew beautilly. It actually flew smoother and more stable than my Havoc Heli. No lie. I was very impressed, and surprised. I take back what I said in my previous posted comment. I just hope that this heli holds up as well as the Havoc Heli. For $20, this is a sweetheart.

braymanj (February 26, 2008 at 3:16 am)

Mine came w/ no manual,wouldn't turn at all, and battery lasts about 2 1/2 min. It died after 2 weeks. The Ebay site where it was purchased, wanted $10 to repair it. I threatened to leave negative feedback, and after numerous emails, they eventually said they'd send a replacement. They never did. Beware of cheap Chinese junk, and sellers that speak little English. I recently bought a Havoc Heli, and the difference in quality is noticeable. Look for a site where they test-fly before delivery.

lesnake001 (January 8, 2008 at 7:41 am)

you got a lemon I got one thats flyes smooth & nice, Remenber the quality control in China sometimes is so so. thy made thousands of these and with the quantity, the quality drops Le snake

BombayWizard (January 7, 2008 at 3:31 pm)

Yep, similar experience. I got the newer version (3 balde tail). The first was uncontrollable..the 2nd would not hold charge. Took both back. I am sticking with my Havoc Stinger. Flies like gem and looks cool too.

rcfanatic (December 30, 2007 at 12:20 am)

Do not buy this helicopter. I bought one for my brother and right out of the box it would not hold a charge. It could barely sustain a hover, and then would only charge for 3 minutes. The second one I exchanged it for has a broken transmitter (the throttle never shuts off), and the charging piece broke after first use. I would return it for cash, but the kiosk I bought it from only allows exchanges. They obviously know they are selling a piece of junk...

sarge777 (December 29, 2007 at 11:10 pm)

should i buy this, or the havoc heli (havoc heli is same as picoo z)

wrlwrlwrl (September 27, 2007 at 4:28 pm)

Check this product out at the store before you leave. You will likley find that it does not work and if it does you can consider yourself lucky. I tried two of em from Frys in California and both are junk!

SpyderMacFly (June 30, 2007 at 11:21 pm)

Wow. That must be one tough little helicopter.