should my cx2 be hard to hover without it pulling to one side or another. I've tried adjusting trim(maybe I'm not doing it right) but am I missing anything else??
HEY!, i know this question might be off topic but what do you recommend as a beginer-intermediate heli? i kinda want it 6 channels and around 150-250 :D OHH and is durable :D. I got a s107 and it is just a BLAST to run :D
can anyone help me, underneath the swashplate of the cx2 there is meant to be 1 bearing with a screw right, on mine there is two and the gears arnt inline with the motor pinion???!!!!
hi, i've changed my blade cx2 frame to lama v4 frame. since all the parts for esky is alot cheaper compare to eflite. though i was hoping heli hobbiest like yourself could help a person in need. i was wondering if you have a lama v4 lower head link by any chance hope you can help thank you.
Why is it that the vast majority of people that own RC helicopters never have just one? They always have a whole fleet of them. Can someone explain this phenomenon?
I crashed into my tree and it still flew, apart from a broken upper blade and a cog which I had to disasemble the whole thing (but it was like that before I crashed it into the tree)
hey dave i got somethin good i have a blade cx original and it hadnt flown it for 2 years and now it has gotten a makeover and now its in the air gain a 3 yr old blade cx
i own a cx2 and its brilliant...when i started getting more confidant with it i moved the part that links the servos with the swashplate to the middle hole making it more agile but in dooing this i got a bit cocky and had a blade strike (when the top and bottom blades smash together) buckling both inner and outer rotor shafts a,i managed to replace the inner shaft and i was wondering if u had any special ways of getting the screw out of the bearing that holds the outer shaft in place!!!!?!?!?!?
Not sure on that. If you tighten the blades, so not so loose you will not have as many blade strikes. Radical moves do that. I havent had one in my hands for over a year, but maybe if you watch my cx2 upgrade video, you may see a clue. Good luck.
i oWN a havoc heli and blade cx2, my havoc broke, but it was good kuz it took 5 min to charge and it was micro, but it sucked kuz it didnt go forward and it was foam, the cx2 is good kuz it goes in all direction, and the wings are 1$ for 4 :D!!!,, plus its rtr and its fukin cooL! but it sucks kuz the plastic on the body breaks and the bottom rails on mine break, but its still cool! im chargin it right now and about to fly er!
Spectrum DX6i is an excellent radio. Futaba, JR and Hitec also make good ones. If you radio is only a few months old, better return it, because it is still under warranty and there was a recall too.
so iv been usin the blade cx2 for a while and iv been getting pretty good at it... and my birthdays commin up in a couple months... what do u think the next step for a new helicopter is... ty and luv yur vids :D
I purchased one recently and had all kinds of problems. I had training gear and also notice that mine came with aluminum upper rotor head. My first crash sheared both pins on lower and replaced with aluminum. Today I removed training gear and was amazed at the difference. I actually think this was part of my difficulty flying this bird. I'm a first time flyer but man i could not get it to sit still. Not even close. I just couldnt hover let alone trim. I believe it was the training gear.
Absolutely! On the left hand, as people will never get good at 3d with just thumbs. Right hand thumb only is okay. See my 9 Heli flying tips for more on that as all the top fliers fly with pinched fingers.
i just got a E-SKY HONEYBEE KING 2 its fun but i dont wanna crash it so i just try to fly low and im getting a heli like the one ur flying right now its so cool
I was wondering i would like to get into helis,and was wondering is the blade cx2 a good one to get a start on flying helis?And of course im going to get plenty of stick time on the simulator.thankx for you help,nick
CX2 is a great machine, but now that the MCX has come out, I have changed my mind and recommend that one. It flies the same, but needs less room to learn. Good luck.
Hi Dave,just been going through your vids again lol,i just wanted to say if i had not seen this vid in 07 i most probley would not have got in to R/C like i have now,so what i'm trying to say is thanks Dave for all your videos and for turning me on to such a great hobby,all the best mate and 5*
Hi there, I like your videos very much. I was thinking of getting my first helis, and I thought about buying a cx3 and a bnf mcx (so I can bind the cx3 tx to the mcx, instead of buying a mcx first with the transmitter)... what do you think? Or are they so similar that it isn't worth it? Because I wanted to try some sims also before moving on to mor advanced ones, and it seems that the cx2/3 tx is better than the mcx's... Ah, would you kindly send me your 9 heli flying tips? Thanks and farewell
can you tell me how much you payed for this heli? im really wanting to get one of these for my birthday in a few months and the only price i've found is like $180-$190. and plus my parents just payed like i think $3,000 for a band trip in the rosebowl parade and the inaugural parade.
$180 back in Nov 2007. They are cheaper now, but there are others even better. The Blade MCX is my favorite. Congrats on the band trip. What school? Is this trip for next year or beyond?
blue springs high school in blue springs missouri. the rosebowl parade was earlier back in january and man that the was the longest parade of my life (6 1/2 miles) and the inaugural parade was on tuesday.
i just ordered this from amazon this morning. does anyone know when it will come. i have a belt cp and i wanted to get a indoor heli for windy or rainy days. how long does it take to charge
Dont know about shipping, but when Im in a hurry, it is never soon enough. LOl. Takes about an hour to charge, so get extra batteries, after you see if you can fly it okay.
Did it fly that smoothly right out of the box, or did you have to make some adjustments first? Do you have to do stuff like balance the main rotor or anything before flying?
Simulator practice will help you learn controls and orientation, but real life is a whole different situation. They are difficult and why 96% of the people give up after a few crashes.
Have someone check it out for you, as beginners usually cant tell what is wrong.
I appreciate your frustration in trying to learn. No heli is stable. Theres no magic bullets either.
the first time i charged the battery the green light on my charger does not go out even after two hours of charging it. any ideas? the manual said about 20-50 minutes of charge on the first one
Make sure the battery is removed from the plane and not on, and unplug the charger from the wall, then plug it back in to see if a reboot helps. IF not, take it back.
just wondering would you recomend the cx2 or the mcx i am geting the mcx alredy just have to wait for the store to get a new delivary my firs real helicopter and thanks for all the help you have geven me before
hi like the video do u reccomend training gear for an experienced rc airplane pilot??? i have no experience in helicopters beside the havoc airhogs... my uncle said i dont need the traing gear but im not so sure thanks...
Training gears only help keep it from tiping over, when you are taking off or landing when learning to hover. If you just get it up and out of Ground effect and fly at eye level, you will have best control, and of course an experienced heli pilot is always handy to check things out for you. Study my 9 heli flying tips and good luck.
thanks! yeah i have many people whether or not i should have them almost everyone said no and that its only for the tipping over and stuf they also said it makes it unstable becuse of the propwash hitting the orange balls. i sure will check that video out . ur vids were reccomended by another user too thanks
Blade MCX is best to learn on. It gives time to learn the controls, because any tail rotored heli will be a challenge. Watch my MCX videos andrRequest my 9 heli tips for more insight and good luck.
Wow that Blade CX2 just went up no problem and just hovered I might just get me one of these but how much do they cost?
Oh yea and Im currently learning how to fly the air hogs twin thunder and that thing is very hard to fly I keep having to adjust to trim on the yaw and pitch. In mid flight just to keep it more stable.
But this helicopter the Blade CX2 seems to be very stable
Oh and just one more question how stable is the Revell White Wolf Helicopter compared to this one?
If you can fly the HBCP2 with collective cyclic pitch, my choice is the Blade 400 with 6i radio, which makes it the most attractive. As you have seen from my Blade videos, this is a great machine.
Mr. Herbert I just bought my first Blade CX2 and I am having a blast with it! I've already dissected it and and have learned so much. You were right! Great piece of equipment!
Like the Heli! Went to the website you recommend, can't find the heli!
When you see Donovan next, tell him to work on that website mate, it's not very friendly for browsing. Need to be able to see more than only one 'toy' at a time! Take it as positive critique!
go get yourself a big t-rex 700 or a raptor 90 lol............ actually I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the MCX as well. I am interested in seeing how it compares to the CX2.
nice i've had my cx2 for over a year now and its the perfect heli for the price the onlt mod i made was a new blackhawk bodie that came from my loca hobbietown usa, the body was very detailed and extreamly crash proof the difference is now the bodie came with wheeled landing gear worth the 25 buck i payed for it. best heli and gret video!
coaxials are so awesome! i just got a lama v3 whitch is almost the same thing only made my esky, i had it for 2 days and i'm loving it, there are metal parts for it, and at DX you can get the full metal upgrade for 22$ shipped.
Well, no helicopter stays "put". They can only be trimmed to be close, but you have to constantly fly them, and why most people do not learn how and give up. Your battery should last longer than that, but if the motors overheat, it will shut down. Only fly 4 or 5 minutes, then let it cool and rest your brain.
Man after watching this video on the Blade CX2 and a few others with adults respecting this thing it really looked professional and respectable to have but then I switch to a few more videos and see a bunch of kids tossing it around and crashing it, lol. Makes me want to go straight to something like the honey bee but I know the Blade CX2 is probably best for me since I will be less likely to break it while learning.
Take your time. Learn to drive a vw, then if you dont crash it, you can jump into a Porsche. It is the logical way. Many kids are too impatient to learn, so they crash. Im sending my 9 heli flying tips. Hope they give you some insight. Good luck.
mr herbert i saw a usmc sticker on ur safe and if ur a marine..well if u are semper fi ..i want to be a marine when im old enough....also with all thoes planes hanging up did u every think about oppening a hobby shop???
Thanks very kindly and Semper FI to you too. Yes, I am a Marine. I spent 33 years in the Marine Aviation field. It is commendable that people like you are still willing to defend our country against the "gangs" around the world. I thought about a hobby shop, but decided Id rather be flying outside more than inside. Thanks for your comments and good luck.
Your radio shuts off, or the student's radio? What cord are you using and what transmitter are you using for the student's tx? They may be incompatible.
I've been flying since the 70's.Before kits were around I built home brew helicopters my designs have been incorporated into kits.I was a sponsored pilot and have a wall full of competition awards. I have taught scores of people to fly Nitro machines. I did it all using thumbs only method. From my experience the thumbs and forefingers method really helps people with slow reaction and poor motor skills. I hold a record for a precision hovering maneuver that as never been broken who am I?
Good for you. We must be the same age. I was taught by the National heli champion at the time to do this and there are many reasons why. Most people who try cant fly helis at all. I'm trying to teach them easily. There are many ways to cut a pizza. The majority of heli competition pilots fly with pinched left stick and left stick thumb. Of course there are the others like you.
About 12 years ago I wrote a program to test speed an accuracy. I modified a transmitter and the program would pop dots on the screen you were supposed to put the pointer on the dot and flip a switch. 75 percent of the fasted most accurate pilots used thumbs only. The thumb and forefinger group being a few 100 percent slower and around half as accurate. I never could explain it. Personally I can fly both ways but when it comes to extreme precision and speed I always resort to thumbs only.
By the way a bit of history. the Thumb and forefinger (TF) technique was first used successfully by a world class pilot who when young suffered a traumatic thumb injury and a loss of feeling in his thumb. He used the forefinger simply as an aid to compensate for the lose of feeling. As a result of his success it has become a fad.
Good for you. By the way, I'm not competing with you, as you seem to be with me. I know many who disagree. Your the best. I dont claim that, only offer help to young beginners. BTW, we would all like to see some videos of your skills.
Hi Dave I'm not trying to compete with you. Sorry if I sound condescending or if anything I say seems derogatory. It's just difficult to get the information out and still sound friendly with only 500 characters to do it in. I find your videos interesting, Like you I'm an old timer been flying and scratch building for longer then most of the current crop of competitors has been alive.
Thanks for that. I appreciate it. Nothing is 100% and there are many ways to cut a pizza and what ever works for a person is the right way for them. Of course I remember Robert Gorham. He had lots of innovative heli designs and I had even had some GMP products too. Simone and him were competitors. I met him once when I worked at Kraft Systems, but that was a while back. In one of my videos, I am flying A Cricket with lights on it. It was pretty good for the times. I'll check out the link.
Well its been fun talking with you. I have enjoyed your videos
I remember Phil Kraft, I still have some old Kraft transmitters, receivers and servos packed away. I new John Gorham as well. I hated those Crickets I can't even begin to count how many eager students with GMP Crickets I trained. I have a few un-built new in the box Competitors, Champions and even an X-Cell 60 lying around. I'm teaching my youngest who is 14 on a Concept 30SR. Times have really changed, Now I fly a HBK2
talking about the lost art of precision hovering. My teammate and I used to practice precession hovering our champion's by placing one of the front skids into a chain link fence at 6 feet. the goal was to see how long you could hover without letting the skid actually touch the fence or see who could touch the fewest times in a given period. We used to practice that same maneuver inverted We first did it switched and later switchless we would place long dowels on a skid to do it inverted.
Hi Dave,did i see a couple of r/c cars on the floor near the lawn mower?have you got any videos on them as i don't think i have seen you do any yet,that is if they where r/c cars and you don't mind lol,love to go back over some of your older videos and still get a kick out of them even if i have watched them before.5 stars.
No offense taken. Most people know I meant Blade CX2, since the Blade CX was the first version of this heli. It says Blade CX2 on the box, so opening it really had nothing to do with finding out what it was called.
Hey great video!!!! I will have pics and videos of my cx2 ( modified) and my wifes somewhat modified cx2. Hope to have flying vids soon. Also will have belt cp and axe cp soon, at least pics soon. THIS HOBBY ROCKS!!!!
Thanks kindly and your welcome. I will look forward to seeing your progress. Make sure to see my Video "More explanations of how helis fly" and take a look at my 9 heli flying tips. Good luck.
Oh, I Know About The V4,You Recommended It To Me Before But Now My Mom Is Getting Me A Blade CX2(I Just Kept Asking Her For It Until She Got Full And Said She Would Buy Me One In A Week Or Two.) =)
Well Dave I have had my cx2 for about a week now and I have broke 2 landing gear (which seem to break on everything I do, I havent even crashed bad yet ha ha) and one blade has a slice in it from hitting my friends house. Its not bad and it still flies even with the sliced blade. I am very good at flying. I can do everything that the manual says and more. My friend also bought one and the first day he stripped a gear and broke the rear body from hitting the garage door opener.I will make a video
After watching this video, i headed out and purchased one and i couldn't be happier. All i flew before were 2ch and took to this right away. Already pushing it ;D i have a couple vid's but am rookie at editing, will work on that for future vid's.
Thanks again for the recomendation and the vault of great video's. 5*'s
If this it the first heli for you, get the gear. Everything that can help in the beginning is good. Helis tip over on the ground for most beginners, so go for it, and study my 9 heli tips just before you fly. Good luck.
thank you. I was thinking about getting them cause when i get better i saw a video of a guy that cut the rod and put it like cross beams across the top of the landing gear. It strengthened the gear up quite a bit.
just recently took to watching your vids since I got into RC a couple of months back. I am from UK and bought a blade CX2 on recommendation from a forum. I've now got her hooked to a DX6i Transmitter and loving every moment of flying it. I use it on calm days out in the garden with a FlyCamOne V2 mounted. Great and stable little platform. Highly recommend the combination.
I do have 2 posted, with more to come when weather is a bit calmer, unfortunately wind has been the put off here in UK right now. But I did post a couple recently. Just look under my name and you should find them...
hi dave, i bought a bcx2 a few months ago and i have quite a bit of experience with helicopters ive had about 9 but ive never come across one as good a the bcx2, but after a couple windy day crashes it spins to the left even when the trim is all the way to the right i think there is a way to adjust it on the 3 in 1 unit but im not sure how
spinning is usually caused by top or bottom blade not spinning the same speed. Changing the screws in the 3 in one, will probably not be enough. I thing you need to look at the blades and blade pitch to make sure, first. Those screws dont change even in a crash. Its the blades, chipped, cracked, gear mesh of motor, on backwards, etc.
Any tail rotored heli is quite a handful. If you want to learn on one, make sure to fly a realistic simulator first. The one voted best is the Aerofly Professional Deluxe.
Then memorize my 9 helicopter tips!
It also helps to have some coordination too, because you have to move both sticks in all directions all the time. There is never a dead moment. Remember 96% of the people who try to fly helicopters, give up after a few crashes.
should my cx2 be hard to hover without it pulling to one side or another. I've tried adjusting trim(maybe I'm not doing it right) but am I missing anything else??
telvidge92 3 weeks ago
my cx2 at fairly slo speed its wobble. is there any way to streighten them out if there bent
blacklabelpa 1 year ago
HEY!, i know this question might be off topic but what do you recommend as a beginer-intermediate heli? i kinda want it 6 channels and around 150-250 :D OHH and is durable :D. I got a s107 and it is just a BLAST to run :D
douhnutz 1 year ago
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bondmaxbondrock 1 year ago
Great video!!
lilcbowers 1 year ago
Hey man thanks for the video. I also love your gl1500 I am selling my gl1200 now to get a gl1500 . That is a sweet ride. An I envy all your toys.LOL
muaymendez 1 year ago
would you recomennd this for VERY first time flyers
SQUIRALBOY43 1 year ago
can anyone help me, underneath the swashplate of the cx2 there is meant to be 1 bearing with a screw right, on mine there is two and the gears arnt inline with the motor pinion???!!!!
alexztyphoon 1 year ago
is this similar to the lama from esky?
remotecontrolaholic 2 years ago
Similar to the Lama yes.
venquessa 2 years ago
Can the cx2 Be bound to the Dx6i.
chrish1956 2 years ago
Yes, you can buy a BNF (Bind and fly) version.
venquessa 2 years ago
she is beutiful
karandex 2 years ago
are the skids on the cx2 metal or plastic?
alexztyphoon 2 years ago
plastic, it breaks easy
NewBraza 2 years ago
Plastic.
venquessa 2 years ago
hi, i've changed my blade cx2 frame to lama v4 frame. since all the parts for esky is alot cheaper compare to eflite. though i was hoping heli hobbiest like yourself could help a person in need. i was wondering if you have a lama v4 lower head link by any chance hope you can help thank you.
purifieddragon 2 years ago
omg, i cant get mine of the ground :(
TheReaSlimShady 2 years ago
Why is it that the vast majority of people that own RC helicopters never have just one? They always have a whole fleet of them. Can someone explain this phenomenon?
Afrocanuk 2 years ago
because they have a lot of money to blow and its fun to own more than just one heli
a whole fleet =) lol
rcminit109 2 years ago
addiction
Lasurax 2 years ago
Ooops, meant to +1 this. It's addictive!
venquessa 2 years ago
by at least 4 packs of extra blades when you buy one, also an outer shaft with the gear is a good idea to grab too.
this is an awesome first chopper
thinkslaughter 2 years ago
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they r crap i had one never crashed it we had replaced the electronics and it still does not work
masmas1029 2 years ago
nice i am getting one fri i waas just lookin at some
maseman108 2 years ago
they r crap i had one never crashed it we had replaced the electronics and it still does not work
masmas1029 2 years ago
I crashed into my tree and it still flew, apart from a broken upper blade and a cog which I had to disasemble the whole thing (but it was like that before I crashed it into the tree)
boldziga 2 years ago
hey dave i got somethin good i have a blade cx original and it hadnt flown it for 2 years and now it has gotten a makeover and now its in the air gain a 3 yr old blade cx
Airplanekid95 2 years ago
i own a cx2 and its brilliant...when i started getting more confidant with it i moved the part that links the servos with the swashplate to the middle hole making it more agile but in dooing this i got a bit cocky and had a blade strike (when the top and bottom blades smash together) buckling both inner and outer rotor shafts a,i managed to replace the inner shaft and i was wondering if u had any special ways of getting the screw out of the bearing that holds the outer shaft in place!!!!?!?!?!?
jonesmyster 2 years ago
Not sure on that. If you tighten the blades, so not so loose you will not have as many blade strikes. Radical moves do that. I havent had one in my hands for over a year, but maybe if you watch my cx2 upgrade video, you may see a clue. Good luck.
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
can u tell me how i tighten the blades?...are you meaning the screws that holds the blades together?
GUITARKID101x 2 years ago
i oWN a havoc heli and blade cx2, my havoc broke, but it was good kuz it took 5 min to charge and it was micro, but it sucked kuz it didnt go forward and it was foam, the cx2 is good kuz it goes in all direction, and the wings are 1$ for 4 :D!!!,, plus its rtr and its fukin cooL! but it sucks kuz the plastic on the body breaks and the bottom rails on mine break, but its still cool! im chargin it right now and about to fly er!
XShadowRejectsX 2 years ago
u have to take the the front and back canopy off, i changed the the swash plate to the middle hole last night too lol
GUITARKID101x 2 years ago
i got a spektrum 6ex or wat ever its called a few months ago and it died any recomend a good 6 ch radio other than the spektrum
HPIRCFAN1990 2 years ago
Spectrum DX6i is an excellent radio. Futaba, JR and Hitec also make good ones. If you radio is only a few months old, better return it, because it is still under warranty and there was a recall too.
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
i know about the recall and mine isnt under it and how long is the warrenty
HPIRCFAN1990 2 years ago
i bought one and dose anybody have tip on how to fly
rccrawlerboy 2 years ago
Ill send you my 9 heli flying tips. Good luck.
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
@NightFlyyer Hi, could you send me the tips too? Please? Thankyou!!
lilcbowers 1 year ago
does the blade cx2 include flight simulator?
plane1233 2 years ago
I don't think so, then, but maybe now. It would only be the FMS anyway. I would get the Clearview sim if I was starting out, though. It is great.
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
so iv been usin the blade cx2 for a while and iv been getting pretty good at it... and my birthdays commin up in a couple months... what do u think the next step for a new helicopter is... ty and luv yur vids :D
Toblo101 2 years ago
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My next choice would be the Honeybee Fixed Pitch. They are cheaper and can fly nice circuits around and can handle mild breezes well.
Even better is the CP2, but it has more parts to break if you crash. (see my honeybee videos)
Simulator practice will help to learn controls and orientation.
Learn on a VW and if you never crash it, then get the Porsche and read my 9 heli flying tips, if you got em.
Good Luck
Dave
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
does blade cx2 have flight simulator?
plane1233 2 years ago
I think it came with the FMS program, which is free anyway.
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
I purchased one recently and had all kinds of problems. I had training gear and also notice that mine came with aluminum upper rotor head. My first crash sheared both pins on lower and replaced with aluminum. Today I removed training gear and was amazed at the difference. I actually think this was part of my difficulty flying this bird. I'm a first time flyer but man i could not get it to sit still. Not even close. I just couldnt hover let alone trim. I believe it was the training gear.
djmikeman43 2 years ago
did i see a rc car in the backround at 3:42
xboredofbordemx 2 years ago
Yep. RC 10 and or the Sand Digger?
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
lol i didnt know that you used rc trucks and stuff i think u should put that in a video if you already have can you tell me
xboredofbordemx 2 years ago
I crashed them all worse than airplanes..Maybe 'cause I was trying to fly them! LOL
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
yes i love the Mcx the upper rotor assembly brakes a lot though :^\
BuffaloWarrior7 2 years ago
LOL. It wont break if you don't land on it. LOL
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
Are you fliyng with two fingers?
KogoroMori123 2 years ago
Absolutely! On the left hand, as people will never get good at 3d with just thumbs. Right hand thumb only is okay. See my 9 Heli flying tips for more on that as all the top fliers fly with pinched fingers.
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
yea that was probably the best thing i got out of the 9 tips when i just had my havic without the spring thingy in
xboredofbordemx 2 years ago
Dave your awesome i saw your vids and then i really got into rc helicopters now i have the cx2 and i love it i got a sweet body for it too
Helimaxx001 2 years ago
Thanks. Glad your having fun.
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
i really want the blade cx2 but i also want the firebird phantom what should i buy?
plane1233 3 years ago
Depends on how much room and coordination you have. Either are difficult if you try to learn on your own without an instructor.
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
well i can only go to the park once a week and i can fly the heli im my backyard.
plane1233 2 years ago
i just got a E-SKY HONEYBEE KING 2 its fun but i dont wanna crash it so i just try to fly low and im getting a heli like the one ur flying right now its so cool
hiddenasskiker 3 years ago
Thanks. The MCX is even better cause you dont need a big room, yet it controls the same.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Hi Mr.Dave,
I was wondering i would like to get into helis,and was wondering is the blade cx2 a good one to get a start on flying helis?And of course im going to get plenty of stick time on the simulator.thankx for you help,nick
wtrcf123 3 years ago
CX2 is a great machine, but now that the MCX has come out, I have changed my mind and recommend that one. It flies the same, but needs less room to learn. Good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Hi Dave,just been going through your vids again lol,i just wanted to say if i had not seen this vid in 07 i most probley would not have got in to R/C like i have now,so what i'm trying to say is thanks Dave for all your videos and for turning me on to such a great hobby,all the best mate and 5*
startazz 3 years ago
You are very kind, and I appreciate your comments and the rating. Stay tuned, cause I got a Tiger in my tank for my next video.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Hi there, I like your videos very much. I was thinking of getting my first helis, and I thought about buying a cx3 and a bnf mcx (so I can bind the cx3 tx to the mcx, instead of buying a mcx first with the transmitter)... what do you think? Or are they so similar that it isn't worth it? Because I wanted to try some sims also before moving on to mor advanced ones, and it seems that the cx2/3 tx is better than the mcx's... Ah, would you kindly send me your 9 heli flying tips? Thanks and farewell
zabulba 3 years ago
Thanks much. I like all the CX's and the MCX too. So it dont think that is a bad way to go.
Tips away in a PM.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Nice vid!
I wanted to buy the Blade CX2 but i had this problem:
its a bit to big to fly inside and to small for outside
so i bought the blade Mcx i reccomend that.
good vid anyway keep up the good work!
0TOM007 3 years ago
Thanks. Yep there were no MCX's when I got the CX2, and today, I agree with you too. The MCX is fabulous.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
can you tell me how much you payed for this heli? im really wanting to get one of these for my birthday in a few months and the only price i've found is like $180-$190. and plus my parents just payed like i think $3,000 for a band trip in the rosebowl parade and the inaugural parade.
SWApilot94 3 years ago
$180 back in Nov 2007. They are cheaper now, but there are others even better. The Blade MCX is my favorite. Congrats on the band trip. What school? Is this trip for next year or beyond?
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
blue springs high school in blue springs missouri. the rosebowl parade was earlier back in january and man that the was the longest parade of my life (6 1/2 miles) and the inaugural parade was on tuesday.
SWApilot94 3 years ago
YOU ARE THE BEST
NIGHTFLYER32129 3 years ago
Thanks kindly.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
I got a blade CX2 recently and its really nice, I'm going to get some upgrade parts for it soon. Your vids really help. :)
Legoguy107 3 years ago
Thanks. Dont buy anything till you need it and good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
i just ordered this from amazon this morning. does anyone know when it will come. i have a belt cp and i wanted to get a indoor heli for windy or rainy days. how long does it take to charge
helipilot94 3 years ago
Dont know about shipping, but when Im in a hurry, it is never soon enough. LOl. Takes about an hour to charge, so get extra batteries, after you see if you can fly it okay.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Did it fly that smoothly right out of the box, or did you have to make some adjustments first? Do you have to do stuff like balance the main rotor or anything before flying?
EvenSteven2004 3 years ago
Just like that, right out of the box. :-)
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
dang your lucky.
When i took mine out of the box it was a horror fest.
and still is.
I've had it for 3-4 days, and i STILL can't get it adjusted, it's ALWAYS moving where i don't want it to despite all my adjustments.
UltiGamer101 3 years ago
Simulator practice will help you learn controls and orientation, but real life is a whole different situation. They are difficult and why 96% of the people give up after a few crashes.
Have someone check it out for you, as beginners usually cant tell what is wrong.
I appreciate your frustration in trying to learn. No heli is stable. Theres no magic bullets either.
If your sure its not you, return it.
See my 9 Heli Flying Tips for more insight
And practice, practice, practice.
Good Luck.
Dave
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
the first time i charged the battery the green light on my charger does not go out even after two hours of charging it. any ideas? the manual said about 20-50 minutes of charge on the first one
bladeflyer7 3 years ago
Make sure the battery is removed from the plane and not on, and unplug the charger from the wall, then plug it back in to see if a reboot helps. IF not, take it back.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
I had the same problem, the charger itself is faulty.
craaazycat 3 years ago
That is a bummer.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
just wondering would you recomend the cx2 or the mcx i am geting the mcx alredy just have to wait for the store to get a new delivary my firs real helicopter and thanks for all the help you have geven me before
manta965 3 years ago
The MCX is my choice. It is fun and flies great.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
thanks so much im guna go buy me this cx2 at donovans i live in souix falls so getting it ASAP.
fmfblaster240 3 years ago
hi like the video do u reccomend training gear for an experienced rc airplane pilot??? i have no experience in helicopters beside the havoc airhogs... my uncle said i dont need the traing gear but im not so sure thanks...
superfish99 3 years ago
Training gears only help keep it from tiping over, when you are taking off or landing when learning to hover. If you just get it up and out of Ground effect and fly at eye level, you will have best control, and of course an experienced heli pilot is always handy to check things out for you. Study my 9 heli flying tips and good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
thanks! yeah i have many people whether or not i should have them almost everyone said no and that its only for the tipping over and stuf they also said it makes it unstable becuse of the propwash hitting the orange balls. i sure will check that video out . ur vids were reccomended by another user too thanks
superfish99 3 years ago
when was the last time you flew that heli and you should make a vid with the mcx and this one flyin
jrsmnb 3 years ago
I am not working with a Blazing star,which I like better than the CX2, so may do it with them.
It's been a year.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
i'm a beginner, should I start with this, blade mcx or honeybee fixed pitch? Thanks!
jvandervalk 3 years ago
Blade MCX is best to learn on. It gives time to learn the controls, because any tail rotored heli will be a challenge. Watch my MCX videos andrRequest my 9 heli tips for more insight and good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
do u kno if the honey bee mk3 is a good heli? wat would u recomend the honey bee mk3 r the CP2
lsukiller08 3 years ago
Get the Mark 3.. Both are good, but learn on a VW, and if you never crash it, you can always move up to a Porsche.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
what editing program did you use? sony vegas, after affeccts? nice flying, i got one too.
mark18352 3 years ago
Thanks. I mostly use Movie Edit Pro 14, and might have used Pinnacle Studio for this one, I don't remember. Thanks for your comments.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Wow that Blade CX2 just went up no problem and just hovered I might just get me one of these but how much do they cost?
Oh yea and Im currently learning how to fly the air hogs twin thunder and that thing is very hard to fly I keep having to adjust to trim on the yaw and pitch. In mid flight just to keep it more stable.
But this helicopter the Blade CX2 seems to be very stable
Oh and just one more question how stable is the Revell White Wolf Helicopter compared to this one?
GANTZ100pts 3 years ago
Great vid but do you recomend the honey bee
cp2 after the honey bee fixed pitch? what do you recomend after the honey bee cp2??
toisteierflyer 3 years ago
If you can fly the HBCP2 with collective cyclic pitch, my choice is the Blade 400 with 6i radio, which makes it the most attractive. As you have seen from my Blade videos, this is a great machine.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
thanx nightflyyer
toisteierflyer 3 years ago
Thanks you gave me alot of really good info but what do you think is the next step up from the Blade CX2?
GoEflight 3 years ago
Esky Honeybee Fixed Pitch.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Mr. Herbert I just bought my first Blade CX2 and I am having a blast with it! I've already dissected it and and have learned so much. You were right! Great piece of equipment!
aubreyholman 3 years ago
Congrats. Glad your enjoying it.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Hi
Like the Heli! Went to the website you recommend, can't find the heli!
When you see Donovan next, tell him to work on that website mate, it's not very friendly for browsing. Need to be able to see more than only one 'toy' at a time! Take it as positive critique!
FlingwingGolfer 3 years ago
I mentioned it to them.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Hey, are you at interested in the new Blade mCX? I personally can't wait for its release!
Thumanator 3 years ago
Maybe. We shall see.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Really, a micro heli, what's wrong with you man?
go get yourself a big t-rex 700 or a raptor 90 lol............ actually I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the MCX as well. I am interested in seeing how it compares to the CX2.
ssrc30 3 years ago
Hey Dave, Nice Video, May I Ask Something? Which Honeybee Model Is That?
RacerLamboMurcie18 3 years ago
Thanks. That is a Honeybee CP2.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Nice video effects
boldziga 3 years ago
Thanks kindly.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
nice i've had my cx2 for over a year now and its the perfect heli for the price the onlt mod i made was a new blackhawk bodie that came from my loca hobbietown usa, the body was very detailed and extreamly crash proof the difference is now the bodie came with wheeled landing gear worth the 25 buck i payed for it. best heli and gret video!
CogCommander3 3 years ago
Thanks kindly. I am glad your having fun with it.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
coaxials are so awesome! i just got a lama v3 whitch is almost the same thing only made my esky, i had it for 2 days and i'm loving it, there are metal parts for it, and at DX you can get the full metal upgrade for 22$ shipped.
nice vid!
3DFlyer15 3 years ago
Thanks kindly. And congrats on your new V3.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
U said blade cx, not blade cx2
boldziga 3 years ago
The Blade Cx was the first version and the Blade cx2 was the upgraded version. They are both Blade Cx's.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
ok klkl
boldziga 3 years ago
what about the honneybee mk3
no2brownsugar 3 years ago
That is the next step up, with at tail rotor.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Ok thanks I'm going to my local hobby lobby to pick up the Co Lama V4.
no2brownsugar 3 years ago
Well, no helicopter stays "put". They can only be trimmed to be close, but you have to constantly fly them, and why most people do not learn how and give up. Your battery should last longer than that, but if the motors overheat, it will shut down. Only fly 4 or 5 minutes, then let it cool and rest your brain.
DO you have my 9 heli flying tips?
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Man after watching this video on the Blade CX2 and a few others with adults respecting this thing it really looked professional and respectable to have but then I switch to a few more videos and see a bunch of kids tossing it around and crashing it, lol. Makes me want to go straight to something like the honey bee but I know the Blade CX2 is probably best for me since I will be less likely to break it while learning.
MilleMarteaux 3 years ago
Take your time. Learn to drive a vw, then if you dont crash it, you can jump into a Porsche. It is the logical way. Many kids are too impatient to learn, so they crash. Im sending my 9 heli flying tips. Hope they give you some insight. Good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
i agree i tried to jump in with a blade 400 don't waste money and start with a coaxil 4 chan.....
Unboltedsteak 3 years ago
i got it working. i was using a JR trainer cord. for some reason the LP5DSM is not compatible with the JR trainer cord.
jckr3w 3 years ago
Great!
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
mr herbert i saw a usmc sticker on ur safe and if ur a marine..well if u are semper fi ..i want to be a marine when im old enough....also with all thoes planes hanging up did u every think about oppening a hobby shop???
alazz912 3 years ago
Thanks very kindly and Semper FI to you too. Yes, I am a Marine. I spent 33 years in the Marine Aviation field. It is commendable that people like you are still willing to defend our country against the "gangs" around the world. I thought about a hobby shop, but decided Id rather be flying outside more than inside. Thanks for your comments and good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
i have a question on the LP5DSM (CX2 radio). i tried to buddybox it but when i plug in the trainer cord the radio just shuts off.
wierd??
jckr3w 3 years ago
Your radio shuts off, or the student's radio? What cord are you using and what transmitter are you using for the student's tx? They may be incompatible.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
I've been flying since the 70's.Before kits were around I built home brew helicopters my designs have been incorporated into kits.I was a sponsored pilot and have a wall full of competition awards. I have taught scores of people to fly Nitro machines. I did it all using thumbs only method. From my experience the thumbs and forefingers method really helps people with slow reaction and poor motor skills. I hold a record for a precision hovering maneuver that as never been broken who am I?
Blaze1024 3 years ago
Good for you. We must be the same age. I was taught by the National heli champion at the time to do this and there are many reasons why. Most people who try cant fly helis at all. I'm trying to teach them easily. There are many ways to cut a pizza. The majority of heli competition pilots fly with pinched left stick and left stick thumb. Of course there are the others like you.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
About 12 years ago I wrote a program to test speed an accuracy. I modified a transmitter and the program would pop dots on the screen you were supposed to put the pointer on the dot and flip a switch. 75 percent of the fasted most accurate pilots used thumbs only. The thumb and forefinger group being a few 100 percent slower and around half as accurate. I never could explain it. Personally I can fly both ways but when it comes to extreme precision and speed I always resort to thumbs only.
Blaze1024 3 years ago
By the way a bit of history. the Thumb and forefinger (TF) technique was first used successfully by a world class pilot who when young suffered a traumatic thumb injury and a loss of feeling in his thumb. He used the forefinger simply as an aid to compensate for the lose of feeling. As a result of his success it has become a fad.
Blaze1024 3 years ago
Good for you. By the way, I'm not competing with you, as you seem to be with me. I know many who disagree. Your the best. I dont claim that, only offer help to young beginners. BTW, we would all like to see some videos of your skills.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Hi Dave I'm not trying to compete with you. Sorry if I sound condescending or if anything I say seems derogatory. It's just difficult to get the information out and still sound friendly with only 500 characters to do it in. I find your videos interesting, Like you I'm an old timer been flying and scratch building for longer then most of the current crop of competitors has been alive.
Hey do you remember Robert Gorham?
he has a few Videos here check out
Robert Gorham GMP Competitor 1982
Blaze1024 3 years ago
Thanks for that. I appreciate it. Nothing is 100% and there are many ways to cut a pizza and what ever works for a person is the right way for them. Of course I remember Robert Gorham. He had lots of innovative heli designs and I had even had some GMP products too. Simone and him were competitors. I met him once when I worked at Kraft Systems, but that was a while back. In one of my videos, I am flying A Cricket with lights on it. It was pretty good for the times. I'll check out the link.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Well its been fun talking with you. I have enjoyed your videos
I remember Phil Kraft, I still have some old Kraft transmitters, receivers and servos packed away. I new John Gorham as well. I hated those Crickets I can't even begin to count how many eager students with GMP Crickets I trained. I have a few un-built new in the box Competitors, Champions and even an X-Cell 60 lying around. I'm teaching my youngest who is 14 on a Concept 30SR. Times have really changed, Now I fly a HBK2
Blaze1024 3 years ago
talking about the lost art of precision hovering. My teammate and I used to practice precession hovering our champion's by placing one of the front skids into a chain link fence at 6 feet. the goal was to see how long you could hover without letting the skid actually touch the fence or see who could touch the fewest times in a given period. We used to practice that same maneuver inverted We first did it switched and later switchless we would place long dowels on a skid to do it inverted.
Blaze1024 3 years ago
Hi Dave,did i see a couple of r/c cars on the floor near the lawn mower?have you got any videos on them as i don't think i have seen you do any yet,that is if they where r/c cars and you don't mind lol,love to go back over some of your older videos and still get a kick out of them even if i have watched them before.5 stars.
startazz 3 years ago
Thanks. I might fix them up someday as they need new speed controllers, etc. I like the challenge of flying more, though.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
lol no offence dave but it was pretty funny how you were calling it the blade cx before you opened it up
bratonabike 3 years ago
No offense taken. Most people know I meant Blade CX2, since the Blade CX was the first version of this heli. It says Blade CX2 on the box, so opening it really had nothing to do with finding out what it was called.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Hey great video!!!! I will have pics and videos of my cx2 ( modified) and my wifes somewhat modified cx2. Hope to have flying vids soon. Also will have belt cp and axe cp soon, at least pics soon. THIS HOBBY ROCKS!!!!
Thanks Mr. H.!!!!
scraren 3 years ago
Thanks kindly and your welcome. I will look forward to seeing your progress. Make sure to see my Video "More explanations of how helis fly" and take a look at my 9 heli flying tips. Good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Do You Know If Donovans Has A Website?
RacerLamboMurcie18 3 years ago
Yes. It is donovanshsc(.)com/
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
How Much You Buy Yours From Donovans For?
RacerLamboMurcie18 3 years ago
Well a year ago, it was $169, I think.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
how much do you think it costs now?
RacerLamboMurcie18 3 years ago
Less now, I would guess, but the Esky Coco Lama V4 is under $100.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Oh, I Know About The V4,You Recommended It To Me Before But Now My Mom Is Getting Me A Blade CX2(I Just Kept Asking Her For It Until She Got Full And Said She Would Buy Me One In A Week Or Two.) =)
RacerLamboMurcie18 3 years ago
You got the better deal then. Good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
it's still 169.99 yeah I know it's expensive
jotoew 3 years ago
Well Dave I have had my cx2 for about a week now and I have broke 2 landing gear (which seem to break on everything I do, I havent even crashed bad yet ha ha) and one blade has a slice in it from hitting my friends house. Its not bad and it still flies even with the sliced blade. I am very good at flying. I can do everything that the manual says and more. My friend also bought one and the first day he stripped a gear and broke the rear body from hitting the garage door opener.I will make a video
c6corvettekid13 3 years ago
Sorry to hear that. These machines are very delicate and cant take crashes...Of course neither can real ones.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Hi Dave! Your video's are superb!
After watching this video, i headed out and purchased one and i couldn't be happier. All i flew before were 2ch and took to this right away. Already pushing it ;D i have a couple vid's but am rookie at editing, will work on that for future vid's.
Thanks again for the recomendation and the vault of great video's. 5*'s
Horrideous 3 years ago
Thanks very kindly for your comments. Good luck with it, be patient and study my 9 heli flying tips once more.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
May i possibly have a copy of them? :)
Horrideous 3 years ago
On the way in a PM. Good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
hey Dave,should I get the training gear for one of these if I buy it? Does it really help or is it a waste of money?
c6corvettekid13 3 years ago
If this it the first heli for you, get the gear. Everything that can help in the beginning is good. Helis tip over on the ground for most beginners, so go for it, and study my 9 heli tips just before you fly. Good luck.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
thank you. I was thinking about getting them cause when i get better i saw a video of a guy that cut the rod and put it like cross beams across the top of the landing gear. It strengthened the gear up quite a bit.
c6corvettekid13 3 years ago
Hi Dave,
just recently took to watching your vids since I got into RC a couple of months back. I am from UK and bought a blade CX2 on recommendation from a forum. I've now got her hooked to a DX6i Transmitter and loving every moment of flying it. I use it on calm days out in the garden with a FlyCamOne V2 mounted. Great and stable little platform. Highly recommend the combination.
jboweruk 3 years ago
Good for you and congrats. Lets see some onboard vids from the Flycam one. I just finished one on my Blade 400 with vidcam and have more coming.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
I do have 2 posted, with more to come when weather is a bit calmer, unfortunately wind has been the put off here in UK right now. But I did post a couple recently. Just look under my name and you should find them...
jboweruk 3 years ago
hi dave, i bought a bcx2 a few months ago and i have quite a bit of experience with helicopters ive had about 9 but ive never come across one as good a the bcx2, but after a couple windy day crashes it spins to the left even when the trim is all the way to the right i think there is a way to adjust it on the 3 in 1 unit but im not sure how
catsrfat10 3 years ago
spinning is usually caused by top or bottom blade not spinning the same speed. Changing the screws in the 3 in one, will probably not be enough. I thing you need to look at the blades and blade pitch to make sure, first. Those screws dont change even in a crash. Its the blades, chipped, cracked, gear mesh of motor, on backwards, etc.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
Do you have any experience with the falcon 40? It seems to be a good price, but how much harder would it be to fly than the cx2?
guitarjw83 3 years ago
A lot of difference, as it is an etrm heli.
Any tail rotored heli is quite a handful. If you want to learn on one, make sure to fly a realistic simulator first. The one voted best is the Aerofly Professional Deluxe.
Then memorize my 9 helicopter tips!
It also helps to have some coordination too, because you have to move both sticks in all directions all the time. There is never a dead moment. Remember 96% of the people who try to fly helicopters, give up after a few crashes.
Good Luck,
Dave
NightFlyyer 3 years ago
thanks for the videos, could you please pm your 9 heli tips. Thanks
guitarjw83 3 years ago
On the way in a PM and your welcome.
NightFlyyer 3 years ago