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EXCLUSIVE: THUNDER TIGER INNOVATOR MD530

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PHOTOS BY JOHN REID A best bet for helicopter beginners, the MD530 has features to please even experienced pilots I'M USED TO HEARING PEOPLE DESCRIBE THEIR MODEL AS FLYING HANDS-OFF, BUT THIS HELI WAS HANDS-OFF FOR 10 FULL SECONDS The MD530 comes well protected in its package, with everything easy to get to, including Allen wrenches to install the blades. IMAGINE AN RC HELICOPTER that comes complete and ready to fly and mechanically programs itself...

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