a savings of $225 is a massive savings!!!
I just think it's pretty cool that some mods can be made and some parts upgraded to make the heli bigger.
I really do have a good time with my 500 as i'm still learning to hover and fly circuits with CONFIDENCE. Everytime, and I do mean EVERYTIME, I get my 500 above 15-20, my heart jumps to my throat and my hands and arms start to shake. I can just poke around for a few minutes then I need to set it down, throttle hold, gather myself then fly again.