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Re: Blade 400 impressions

by "Beav" <beavis.original@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Apr 18, 2008 at 09:55 PM

"Skywise" <into@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> danny <dhabtem1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> This was insightful.  Thank you.
>>
>> As a Blade Cx2 owner, I've thought of moving on to a CP Pro--without
>> ever knowing about the weight or tail control issues.  I think I'll
>> stick with my current helicopter for a while longer and eventually get
>> a Blade 400.
>>
>> Thanks again.  This is what these forums are made for.
>
> You're welcome. From my own experience, though, I did find the
> CPPRo useful for learning the nuances of collective pitch. I
> mean, I already knew them in theory being an armchair pilot
> for the last 25 years, but your fingers need to learn how to
> touch the controls just right. There is a finesse to flying
> these.

Indeed and it's simple terminology. "Lots and lots of **** all"

> I've learned that much already. You have to think ahead
> of the machine.

None of my machines think. At least I don't THINK they think.
>
> Don't forget your training gear, though. Heck, I made mine.
> two 3/8" dowels, some practice golfballs, and zip ties should
> work fine (I used rubber bands).

What with simulators, training sticks and piss easy to fly heli's, I
wonder 
just what this world is coming to.


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Beav

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Blade 400 impressions
Skywise <into@[EMAIL P  2008-04-16 03:36:12 
Re: Blade 400 impressions
danny <dhabtem1@[EMAIL  2008-04-17 07:44:44 
Re: Blade 400 impressions
Skywise <into@[EMAIL P  2008-04-18 03:20:22 
Re: Blade 400 impressions
"Beav" <beav  2008-04-18 21:55:29 
Re: Blade 400 impressions
"Beav" <beav  2008-04-18 21:57:06 

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