Almost every OTHER manufacturer's helicopters are made almost entirely from plastic. The frames are plastic, the head is plastic, the swashplate is plastic, the washout is plastic, the tail slider is plastic, the blade grips
are plastic, all plastic. Now why do you think other companies use plastic ? Because it's cheap ! They are interested in maximizing their profit, all the while telling you that they are producing a high quality unit. But, their deception is obvious. While they are taking your money for a plastic helicopter, they offer a full line of machined metal "upgrades" that you can purchase at outrageous prices. Why make the upgrades ? Because every heli pilot eventually learns that plastic parts quickly wear and induce "slop" into the mechanics and control of their helicopter. So, they make a ton of money up front selling you a cheap plastic kit, then make more money on you later selling you expensive upgrades.
The Quick .30, on the other hand, offers you the quality product right out of the box. Almost all the important parts in the Quick .30 are machined from high density 2000 series aluminum. The head is all metal, the main blade grips are metal, the washout is machined aluminum, the washout guide pin assembly is machined aluminum, the 120 degree EMS swashplate is machined aluminum, the tail pitch slider is machined aluminum, the tail pitch lever is machined aluminum, the tail gear is machined aluminum, and on and on. GETTING THE PICTURE ?? The following table should help you to see the REAL cost of owning a helicopter:
|
Quick .30 |
Typical Plastic Heli |
| Base Kit "Street" Price |
$425 |
$299 |
| Full Metal Head |
Included |
$199 |
| Mach. Metal Washout Unit |
Included |
$49 |
| Mach. Metal Washout Guide |
Included |
$10 |
| Mach. Metal Swashplate |
Included |
$59 |
| Mach. Metal Crank Arms |
Included |
$30 |
| Mach. Metal Counter Gear |
Included |
$15 |
| Mach. Metal Tail Pitch Slider |
Included |
$29 |
| Mach. Metal Tail Pitch Arm |
Included |
$19 |
| Mach. Metal Tail Output Pulley |
Included |
$15 |
| Mach. Metal Boom Supp. Ends |
Included |
$15 |
| Mach. Metal Bearing Blocks |
Included |
N/A - Plastic |
| Aluminum Frame |
Included |
N/A |
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| TOTAL COST |
$425 |
OVER $750 |
This table says it all. There really is NO comparison between the Quick .30 and the other helicopters when you compare true cost. And, it also shows you how dedicated Quick is to bringing you real value for your money.
DON'T PAY $300 to $400 for a box of plastic parts !! Buy a Quick .30 and get a superior design and superior machined metal parts. |