This is why I'm going through the extra work - I don't wanna crash. I intend prove its an avoidable thing, by maximizing odds for success in every feasible way that can be thought of. Real heli pilots crash only in the sims - its just too costly to crash the real thing. And since the real thing behaves so differently than the sim (especially with my non-stock radio gear), I am taking this very methodically.

My approach is that this aircraft is a purely experimental and wild animal ready to spring off in a random direction the instant it has the opportunity. I can deny this opportunity and build up reliability of operation and control skill very gradually.

I plan on getting my hover down pat on the original blade set. Anyone wanna bet I don't have to buy another set? Remember, I'm a total nOOB at RC helis...