Added: Feb 1, 2008
From: NightFlyyer
Duration: 9:58
At $469.99 (discounted from $599), Donovan's has a good price on the Blade 400. I believe (but could be wrong) that if you mention this video, you will get free shipping too. Donovan's service alone is worth it. This is PART I of my Blade 400 experience.This is definitely not a beginner's helicopter. Let's take a look at it. Remember this....Any Collective Pitch (CP) helicopter is quite a handful. If you want to learn on one, make sure to fly a realistic simulator first. The one voted best is the Aerofly Professional Deluxe. None of my airplane friends can fly the cp helicopters on my Aerofly sim very long. They always fly away and since they do not know how to hover, crash! It is as real as it gets and just like the real thing. If you can't fly the Simulator, then forget the real thing unless you have lots of money for parts and lots of time and patience. Then memorize my 9 helicopter tips, and don't deviate from them. It also helps to have some coordination too, because you have to move both sticks in all directions all the time. There is never a dead moment.But on the other hand, once you got it, you will love it.Remember 96% of the people who try to fly helicopters, give up after a few crashes, and WE ALL CRASH!Enjoy the video and thanks for watching.
Channel: Tech
Tags: 3d 400 blade class dave e-flite electric helicopter herbert herbert's mr. rc science
Rating: 4.83 (78 ratings) Views: 43938' favoriteCount='99 Comments: 194
NightFlyyer Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - What sounds false? OF course helis require caution....so do lawnmowers, but some people still cut their fingers and hands off with them.
NightFlyyer Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - What sounds false? OF course helis require caution....so do lawnmowers, but some people still cut their fingers and hands off with them.
smartcocker Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - NightFlyyer, I totally agree. Sorry to sound so harsh, I just meant that what the local hobby store said could have been a bit more clear.14cyproit14 local hobby store said "the helicopter can NOT kill anyone..." That statement sounds false. But it is agreed caution is required as with any thing else.
smartcocker Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - btw - Great Review, thanks for taking out time.I recently purchased a Falcon 40 as my first heli. I have had the Real Flight G4 Simulator for approximately 7 months. I recently got a new job and NOW will have time to dedicate to this new hobby.
NightFlyyer Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - Now I got it. Over 300 PMs and messages a day, my mind misses sometimes.
NightFlyyer Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - Thanks very much. Good luck with the Falcon and if you haven't gotten my "9 heli fight tips and rules of thumb, let me know, and I will pm them to you, if you like.
smartcocker Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - hey! np. good job keep it up
RailMon Says:
Nov 17, 2008 - Thanks for this review. As a newcomer to helis I found it facinating & very easy to follow. I'm more used to full size steam locos.Hugh the Railmon
NightFlyyer Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Thanks for watching. Full size Locos are pretty hard to fly though! LOL Have you seen my Steam locomotive videos yet? You may like the one called "Model A chases train" and "The best steam locomotive video". Thanks again for your comments.
Nikx012 Says:
Nov 19, 2008 - This is a great vid,I have just orderd my one,cant wait for it.The Blade is a great Heli
NightFlyyer Says:
Nov 19, 2008 - Thanks kindly and congrats on the B400 Yep it is pretty cool all right.
helibo1 Says:
Dec 8, 2008 - Man, I am amazed, the Blade 400 is nearly the exact same as my Twister 3D storm, except that the battery goes into the slot where the esc is on the Blade. Great vid, Lincoln.
NightFlyyer Says:
Dec 8, 2008 - Thanks. Yep the batteries locations are similar for sure on all 3D helis. Seen my Blue Ray video yet?
mrbigmeat18 Says:
Dec 16, 2008 - can you teach us newbies how to install lights on the CX 2?
NightFlyyer Says:
Dec 17, 2008 - Put a red led on the left skic, a Green led on the right skid and red blinker LED on the tail That is the standard Configuration for lights. I dont have a CX2 to do it with, but I have other videos up on lighting and night flying. Good luck,
d123o123g123 Says:
Dec 17, 2008 - were can i get those pontoons for my belt cp or do you make them
NightFlyyer Says:
Dec 18, 2008 - See my video, "Stealth Helicopters, you cant fly them if you cant see them!" It shows how to make them.
aceAVIATOR182 Says:
Dec 27, 2008 - hi, I really like your videos. I just got a blade 400 and I am going to take it for my first hover very soon. Any tips on the first hover? I trained on the cx2 for about 1 year.
aceAVIATOR182 Says:
Dec 27, 2008 - I also own the Real Flight simulator. I think it helps alot.
jvandervalk Says:
Dec 30, 2008 - do you like your blade 400 or your blue ray better?
NightFlyyer Says:
Dec 30, 2008 - The blade is nice for easy flying and the radio is the best. But the Blue Ray is really strong and can do some incredible stuff. There both favorites.
NightFlyyer Says:
Dec 30, 2008 - Yes, except there is no pucker factor.
ilikecheetos12 Says:
Jan 2, 2009 - i dont like that the blade 400 charger comes with only a 12 v only....there is no ac adapter. i had to use mine, so not an extreme big deal but still.......ive toyed with the cp pro and an old school gas powered kalt. im still reading the manual on the controller radio...its very long. cant wait to get some test flights in and test the wind tolerance w/ this heli
NightFlyyer Says:
Jan 5, 2009 - Yes, it would be nicer with a charger and wall adapter for sure. Good luck and happy flying.
NightFlyyer Says:
Nov 16, 2008 - Yep, they are good. I just liked this one for the radio it came with too.