[hawkman]

I have heard some positive things about the Heli you are interested in.

Brushless motors are superior to the brushed version...not sure why as I dont know much about electricity...but yes the fight time is improved and with LiPo batterys being a fairly new technology they compliment each other well.

I wouldnt worry about the gyro, the stock one will do the job well enough...of course you can fit what you want but the GY401 will probably outcost the heli especially if you get a decent servo with it like the 9254 digital one.

If I had such a heli and was keen to put something into it I would get a better radio. I would get a 'real' radio but you have to sit down and think what you want out of the hobby.

Channelwise? the 4 channel thing is the same in terms of control...the other channels are for power/pitch and gyro mode..chances are the gyro will be a two mode one...one will be heading hold and the other mode will have a gain setting that can be changed to suit how you want the tail to behave.

There are other heli out there, the Trex 450 series are all good...very good...but expect to pay the cash..you are dealing with a more 'serious' heli there...but one that flys well and has a popular following.

The Blade 400 has a good press...whatever you do keep away from the cheapy helis that have those awful tail rotor motors...they are pants in the lowest terms.

Have you got a simulator?

Rob