Well,
She flies. I screwed around with it a bit more last night and found out the pots for Gain and Tail adjustment where stuck. They each only had about 40degrees of travel. I turned each harder and they both freed up...giving me the full range of adjustment. I've learned in the past not to wrench a stubborn pot, but i did it anyways and they both now give me a full range of adjustment. I was finally able to adjust the feel in the tail and I can lock it pretty well now. I plan to spend a bit of time today tweaking the settings, buts she's 200 percent better feeling and I'm finally satisfied with this chopper. I was really sad with the idea of taking it back. The frame on this is sooo much nicer than that of the Blade.

Didn't get any responses, but thanks for at least taking a lot.

I don't know if anyone else has had this problem...but just try turning those pots a bit harder!