Really... I mean yes, brushed motors do go bad, I put a new tail motor in... Not often, but every 2-3 months if I fly it regularly... That keeps the tail solid... I'll zing that little bird up and down my street.. In and out of trees, poles..race cars drive'n down my block.. Yeah I love mine! Needs a servo at the moment.. Still flys but don't have full travel on one...