“Replacement parts are almost doubled FMS/Eflite, transparently done so to force a repurchase. Nobody likes recognizing coercion. If I'm given an option of buying an Eflite that has reasonable replacement prices, or a FW product that has replacement parts exceeding the value of a new purchase...obviously I'm leaning FMS/Eflite. No brainer. Example: I bought the new Vulcan, had a electronics malfunction, and needed significant replacement of fuselage etc. The total replacement exceed the value of a new plane. I bought a 70mm Viper parts package instead, used the electronics/motor from the Vulcan, and am flying a new plane for $150.00 as opposed to $300. Simple; bring your parts down to a competitor level. Lastly, all the vendors need to offer full replacement minus electronics so people can build planes, which is why I got into the hobby. If I could have bought a full package of the Vulcan minus electronics/gear for $150 bucks I would have.”
