i understand the smooth throttle is more precise, but i dun think that THAT precise is needed on the blade, i got no clue bout the bigger birds. because with teh blade, you'll always need constant imputs and counter reactions, so it's not gonna stay in the same altitude for long anyways. but i think it's just a matter of preference. i found it quite hard to 'feel' teh small imputs you make, that is until you see your heli responding, which in my sense i consider to be too late, i like to be 'ahead' of my heli. with the bigger birds i cant say cuase i've never flown one, but i dont think that this much precision is needed for the blade.