So when, as a software developer, I read about the first version of one outfit's tail gyro being able to load a new firmware file from another company's product - well that's about as likely by chance as a penguin mating with a oak tree.

Problem with Axiom is it's a new company with no history. I also question the guy behind it. Mike Fortin has a long history of cheerleading what he is currently using. Mikado and the vbar have been around for a long time and their system has really matured. I also have no doubt that Curtis's new Total G will be awesome with his knowledge and testing behind it.

and for the record there is nothing odd about cheerleading what you use or believe in.

everyone does it weather on purpose or unconsciously.

but the real proof of a flybarless systems performance becomes apparent in smooth and deliberate 3d flight...stick banging is not really a good way to see the TRUE stability of a system...how can you tell if the tail is holding when it's in a constant piro

As for the measure of a "good tail" actually Jag72 is not entirely correct. The tail will work harder in stick banging 3D and will always need to return to center in an instant and then accelerate very quickly a second later.

I'll be the first to admit it here...I am no professional 3d pilot...this is a HOBBY for me...not a job or an income...but I know enough about this stuff that I know what to look for....I think this is true for a majority of the people here as well...to discredit people and their input because you have not seen videos of them flying is unfair...some people just aren't into showboating and videos...and just because you're not a master 3d pilot that doesn't mean you don't have valuable input or an ability to tell how something "feels"

Problem with Axiom is it's a new company with no history.