I've had the Blade for a few weeks now and love it.

I was hesitant in getting the Blade CP because it didn't come with the FMS simulator or cable. After reading zillions of posts about how important learning with a sim is, I almost didn't buy the Blade.

I'm glad I did...I love it!

Unless you REALLY feel the need to spend hours in front of the computer, forget the sim. BUT...you must resign yourself to a strict regimen of learning to fly SLOWLY.

I'm on battery number 6 and still scooting around on the ground learning what I'm doing. I'm able to hover a few inches off the ground, but not stay in one place.