Hey Solo,

Thanks much for the input and suggestions! Yes, I have converted over to exclusively flat bottom blades, I have no interest in 3D or any aerobatics at the present time, any ways. I have found them to increase the stability of the inherently unstable CP pro quite a bit, particularly these, which are nearly twice as heavy (15g vs. 8g) than the stock Eflite flat bottoms.

You bring up a very interesting point, and that is the blade pitch. I have not checked it in quite some time, the heli has been flying very well, and I didn't feel the need to. I'll double check the pitch at zero throttle and see where I am...I'll bet I have some negative in there!

I also may have had the cyclic pulled back, the thing happened so fast, and I was flying FWDT (Flying While Dead Tired), been putting in some overtime at work, and I probably did something stupid, I am sure. I will do the rebuild, and pay close attention to the pitch, so maybe I can decrease the possiblity of another incident like this one. Fortunately, I didn't hurt the tailboom, it's made of carbon fiber, and held up very well.

Point well taken on the blades turning back in the grips, I just can't picture that happening while the blades are turning at full tilt, and as you said, what one does, the other has to as well...must be some old wive's tale of the RC heli type!

Well, it's off to the LHS for some parts...hopefully I can get it back in the air soon. As hard as this CPP is to hover/fly, I still seem to love it for some reason! I have a couple of B400's and I think that wrestling with the CPP to hover and fly it actually is good practice for the bigger, more stable birds...

I am going to give these blades a serious try, as they really do make the CPP much more pleasant to fly. I have two more sets, so I'll give it at least that much!

Thanks again for the advice/ideas! I always appreciate the input and ideas of you guys!

Glenn