My TSA 600N Pro helicopter is in the process of being repaired. I worked on it for a few ours last night after work,( 7-29-15) and got everything cleaned and inspected. I changed the clutch liner, broken right side frame, landing gear, broken main blade grip and bent tail output shaft. I also installed the new YS 60SR engine and Hatori SB-1 pipe.

After all of that, it was moving toward 11PM, and I was too tired to continue. As testimony as to how tough and durable TSA helicopters really are, I removed the main shaft and spindle shaft as I was cleaning and inspecting for hidden damage. Neither shaft was bent. I rolled them on a glass table, and also chucked them in a cordless drill just to be sure and they were both as straight as an arrow.

The only gear on the entire helicopter which was damaged, was the front tail drive gear on the transmission. two teeth were slightly damaged, but not missing. The main bearings all felt good, but I changed them anyway, sine they have a couple hundred flights on them.

The tail output shaft was bent about 45 degrees, but that`s to be expected because it went in tail first from at least 50 feet up. All-in-all, I think my helicopter fared pretty well with how hard it went in. The damage was light, and the repair cost was low, so I`m happy.

I definitely won`t be switching brands anytime soon. As long as TSA Model is producing helicopters, I will be flying them.