Blade 400 - Good Next Step?

[supersport]

I started flying r/c with a blade 400.

Learning curve for me is fun. Costs $$$$ to learn though.

I have bought 6 sets of main blades, 2 tail blades, tail boom, landing skids, 4 main shafts, Now the servos..

Upgraded to the gy401 and a 3501(?) servo. new body, extra OEM battery pack

Buying this week
Upgrading the motor and esc
Three new servo's



Should I have got a smaller easier rtf heli? Yeah, But I have a single small part on me that kept me from doing so.

But.... did I have fun? 100% yes... And thats what its all about. If you think you can pull it and have the extra $$$ for repairs..... Remember Its all about the fun. I enjoy crashing as I learn and rebuilding to see it fly again. :YeaBaby:

[Mon_t]

Don't go smaller, the smaller they are, the twitchier and harder to fly they are... if you have a sim then I wouldn't buy a cx2 or equivalent contra rotating heli.

The ideal learning heli is a 30 size of some description electric or nitro. There's a reason why most clubs that train noobs with helis of that size and thats because they are easier to fly.

[sharpen]

hey dude i would go with the blade 400, that exactly what i did, i started out with the cx2 and then got the 400, put in alot of time on phoenix also. i think if you get a fixed pitch heli you will outgrow it too quick and just get bored with it. I have been flying for like 3 months now with my blade 400 and doing loops, rolls, flips, tic tocs, and did my first funnel a couple of days ago, oh yeah forgot to mention i have done alot of crashing too, lol, hope this helps

[pilgrim]

I would just like to start by thanking eveyone here for all their great advice.

I had planned to go with a HBFP and a sim but after counting the coin I have I decided to take the plunge and spend what I had on the 400. I just told a friend that I may be crazy but I am one happy dude.

The local hobby shop has sold several of these units and I have an invite to fly with them at their field so I'm sure I'll get some good training.

Once again thanks for all the advice and I'll be checking the form often for set-up and flying advice. I appreciate the way this form is run as well as the willingness of seasoned fliers to help.

Well, here we go!

[LockMD]

I would just like to start by thanking eveyone here for all their great advice.

I had planned to go with a HBFP and a sim but after counting the coin I have I decided to take the plunge and spend what I had on the 400. I just told a friend that I may be crazy but I am one happy dude.

The local hobby shop has sold several of these units and I have an invite to fly with them at their field so I'm sure I'll get some good training.

Once again thanks for all the advice and I'll be checking the form often for set-up and flying advice. I appreciate the way this form is run as well as the willingness of seasoned fliers to help.

Well, here we go!


You must have copy/pasted this in the PM much easier to read here.

I have nothing against you jumping into the 400 most that do have nothing but success and now we know you have a local support group I am sure you will do fine.

Going from a cx2 to any single rotor heli is gonna WAKE YOU UP they are apples/oranges. I just didnt want to be the one to drive you out of the hobby. Single rotors are complicated enough let alone a CP. I wish you luck and if all else fails (hope not) but if you dont get the hang of it and spend too much money fixing then playing PROMISE me you will get an HBFP before throwing in the towel on the great hobby.

I think you'll be fine though, this 400 with your local buddies setup help, is a VERY nice machine.

Happy Flying, keep us posted.

[pilgrim]

Thanks LockMD!

It would be hard to get me to give up this hobby. I've been in R/C since 89' and just can't seem to get rid of the bug. Had a few ups and downs (so to speak) but have always had the time of my life.

What helped me make the final decision was the local fliers. You just can't beat having friends in whatever hobby your into!

Thanks again.

[LockMD]

Thanks LockMD!

It would be hard to get me to give up this hobby. I've been in R/C since 89' and just can't seem to get rid of the bug. Had a few ups and downs (so to speak) but have always had the time of my life.

What helped me make the final decision was the local fliers. You just can't beat having friends in whatever hobby your into!

Thanks again.


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Well said, now if I can only get supersport or some local fliers to fly with myself. Learning on your own is okay but much slower, you'll be ahead of me in no time.

Whats the saying? "inverted, down is up and up is expensive" :YeaBaby:

[blade4oo]

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Well said, now if I can only get supersport or some local fliers to fly with myself. Learning on your own is okay but much slower, you'll be ahead of me in no time.

Whats the saying? "inverted, down is up and up is expensive" :YeaBaby:

down is up and up is expensive :Slapthats great thay didnt show me that one in the manuel:YeaBaby: