i decided to put her up for the evening after i tried to land on a tree stump and slipped off.
. . . And you had training gear on?
Maybe you should stand back and take a long look at what you are doing.
If you can't get (or make) a friend to help you, may I suggest purchasing Ray's Complete Helicopter Manual from RC Modeler Magazine?
I do like the three-position-switch idea for the throttle. Land - Hover - Haul Balls!