Blade - 330S - BNF Heli - Second Thoughts

[@busterbelcher4100]

Just wanted to let you know that your audio is incredible, both inside and outside. I absolutely love your channel, you guys are awesome.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Buster! We've worked very hard to get the audio worked out, and it's no small feat! Thanks for the kind words!

[@petewatts30]

Blade are fantastic for getting into the hobby, they make something that is complicated simple for the beginner. I would love to gain the skill to fly a goblin kraken or raw they are just lovely machines.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

for sure!

[@guloguloguy]

PERHAPS, YOU COULD ADD SOME SORT OF A "BATTERY RESTRAINT HARNESS"/BAND, TO HOLD IT PRECISELY (FRONT-BACK) TO PREVENT FRICTION AGAINST THE MOTOR CASE, OR, ANY BALANCE (GG) SHIFTING....

[@griffonwings5177]

Same here B . Can’t take enough of it . Wish i can send pics of mine in the fuse with led lights system of skynews channel 9 decals. just love it !! Highly suggest this heli to everyone. Happy HOLIDAYS to everyone!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Griffon Wings ;) We have an email if you want to send picks...just check the ABOUT tab ;) I'm excited to see your news copter ;) Merry Christmas to you too!

[@nsbob70]

14:30 Yup, that's exactly what happened. just cuz that tail skid's a tiny bit longer than the tail blade diameter, it'll still strike when the heli's at an angle. That's an amazing flight time too. I'm waiting for mine to come. I went the RTF route as Horizon was having a sale.

[@rockyfortenberry5845]

I ordered mine today also when I saw the sale with $50 off.

[@gbro8822]

Very cool, hope you guys are ok from those terrible storms.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We are, and thanks for asking. This Deracheo was less bad for us than LAST...but we fared well, with only minor property damage...a 30'X40' tarp was damaged.

[@melvinw.quinene841]

What an awesome pilot your flight with the cessna and this heli is awesome bud !

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Melvin! I'm a better fixed wing pilot than heli.

[@allenpippin678]

I have the blade 230s. When I get a little better with it I plan to get the 330s. I agree they are great machines.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Totally! Love flying the 330S - so much easier to see, since it's bigger, but still has quite the pucker effect on me, being a lesser skilled RC pilot ;)

[@TheUberpipe]

I have the same heli and agree that it is a blast to fly. I have disabled safe as I find that it is somewhat a crutch, but definitely a great feature for those new to helicopters. I would like to see you test out the panic button but probably flipping it back to flight mode 1 with safe enabled is best.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Yes! Safe isn't good for 'intermediate' pilots!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I've used SAFE, but never can get to the "Panic" button on "I" in time to prevent a disaster.

[@gmorphan]

I've been practicing on the SIM and got a cheap K127 trainer to start my muscle memory started. Horizon just delivered my 230S v2 this week, but I want to train a bit more before I maiden it. 🙁

[@old-rcplane-phart]

230s safe is a great little bird! Granted, the bigger the heli, the easiER it is to fly! You'll be fine! 👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's always okay to train more, but at some point, get in the air....for REAL. Crashing will not be the end of the world, and you will learn a lot, but you don't have to get out and flip upside down and fly tail up to get your juices flowing ;)

[@melvinquinene4778]

Such an excellent video here bud, and accolades to the camera crew,love it !!! You both make an awesome team !😉

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Melvin!!!!

[@melvinquinene4778]

@@BrianPhillipsRC your welcome ! I just ordered my first ever 330s yesterday and I am thrilled !!! Cant wait for its arrival and maiden flight ! 👍🏻

[@davidstuart4915]

howdy looking forward to some scale flying of the new euchine spitfire - ordered mine already :)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You already have it, but my comments are a bit behind, sorry about that!

[@waynesrc1958]

Nice flying Brian, you convinced me ,bought one through your link.🚁

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Wayne - good luck!

[@bradharvy13]

I have the 450x, same but old. Lol. I just bought this. Love the 230s. Great vids, have a blessed day!

[@scottpurkess597]

Try throwing some negative pitch when your upside down or doing a roll a lot less strain on the motor which results in longer flight times not bad being a fixed-wing pilot

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I am doing this, but it's admittedly hard to get good reference when I'm so far away. We have another video and might show this better when it publishes ;) Thanks Scott!

[@melvinquinene4778]

Awesome flight by the way !

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks - I'm working hard to get better on Helis!

[@melvinquinene4778]

@@BrianPhillipsRC this is why I purchased this heli so I can keep in tune with the orientations and also just to get this itch inside of me to fly lol, and until I repair my XL POWER 550 which I had a wreck with on my 3rd flight,it was poor judgement on my part to try and get in some hover time after sundown,love your flight video and tutorial as well.

[@tommclemore5172]

Sure do appreciate these second thought flights. Especially on these helicopters. Please if you could get the 230 back up for me. Thanks especially to the camera crew , she's awesome.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks, and we will ;)

[@shownuff891]

I bough the 330 s when it first came out and it didn’t fly as good as your a . It count be pilot issue but it definitely seem to loose control easy. The second issue I have is after my crash 💥 there isn’t no videos on how to fix or rebuild your heli . But great video !!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Fixing Heli's in my experience is tedious and expensive, but pretty much putting pieces back together...less of an "art" like fixing foam. I hate fixing Heli's!!! There are so many small pieces!!!

[@shownuff891]

Lol I completely agree … I had to finally take mine to the local shop to get fixed . Not enough videos in your tube for help on fine tuning and repairing blade helis

[@ramsandrzr3706]

Awesome machine love your channel I have the eachine 160 and the 180. I really want one of these blade 330s

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks & Yes, you do - The 330S is amazing ;)

[@henkvanderbij6448]

Nice work my friends ! Thanks for all,and Enjoy flying heli and airplane! Be safe! Kind of greets Henk

[@donaldtrainsaccicraftk27ei73]

A good idea is to check all screw links and link balls before flying again, a loose ball link will cause problems and recalibrate as manuel states....01/09/23

[@antoniofrance8]

I drive my jc 127 saying to myself one day I would have a 330s blase it's my childhood dream it's been 20 years old I want 1 magnificent thank you for your work and your good mood may God fill your home with peace and joy.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can do it Antonio! This heli is amazing, and with some practice and some patience with yourself as you come along, you will fly this heli!!! Just like everything else in aviation, you gotta work up to the next challenge and keep stacking skills until, all of a sudden - it's HERE ;) You got this!

[@antoniofrance8]

@@BrianPhillipsRC When you buy a small flying object I think that after you want a bigger one it's what marries with my helicopter I want a blade 230s or 330s of. That I would have a small plane I would surely like a larger model from hobby king for example the t 28 yellow they are telel

[@ItsAboutTime4Smoke]

So do you have a video how to program this to NX8 ? Like the 230s video, bc that one helped tons.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, this just happens to be the Second Thoughts video...the playlist has the Unbox, Build, Radio Setup too ;) kzbin.info/aero/PLXTH0DstRDc5ZT6g9ygkbmye9sjmgwCh_ Check out the first video - You can follow along and hopefully have similar good results I did. BUT keep in mind, I'm not super expert on the Heli's, even though I'm trying ;)

[@ItsAboutTime4Smoke]

Thanks!!! Got it !!!

[@RumahkreatifKalibasau]

Nice Heli and nice fly Bro!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks & Totally agree!

[@frankm8930]

Thanks Brian, enjoy you videos. I bought a blade 230 thanks to you 🙂. Wondering if you might make a video on how to program an NX series radio to use with realflite 9.5 and the blade 2.30. Having trouble getting my NX10 to work properly with realflite. Thanks and keep the videos commin Frank

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Oh, I see. I think part of the issue you're PROBABLY running into is that REAL Flight connects and you have to make assignments from the Transmitter to what the software is expecting..so it's a BIT of a pain in the butt, if you ask me. I just use the plug in one, or the batman controller so I can work with my younger son and daughters too ;) My oldest cna hold the "regular" one

[@jakelang4387]

If I don't take off in idle up 1 or 2 the 330 will always try to tip over ..it's enough to make ya mad ,,but over all I like it,,some say it goes out of range easy ,I think it's because it's big and easy to get to far away.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

sure.

[@scottdashnaw2345]

I'd like to see these with optional scale fuselages..

[@donaldtrainsaccicraftk27ei73]

Lost my 330S ,transmitter failed to respond to my stick movements ,or it became un-bind. or my house got in the way of transmitters signal.

[@harleyblackwell7371]

Hiya mate, I took my 330s for its maiden flight today and followed your set up video, for some reason I'm getting little to no Cyclic controls. The rudder makes the heli spin in the air fine and the throttle is all fine but when it's in the air u could go fully over to the right with your Cyclic and it will barely move. I'm a bit confused! It's brand new out the box

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I wonder if you have the RATES or EXPO goofed up??? I'd dig in. Take the heli out of SAFE (on the ground if necessary) and see if the cyclic moves more like you're expecting. If it does it out of SAFE, then maybe you've got a setting wrong in the SAFE setup???

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm real sorry, I don't have enough experience to help more on heli's...I want to help, but I only know what I film at the moment.

[@harleyblackwell7371]

@@BrianPhillipsRC it's okay dude! I've been in contact with horizon hobby and we figured it out! Basically the firmware got updated on the flybarless unit as it had a bad Bug, I have the old firmware that has a bug! You can see what version your running if you look at the bottom of your NX8 screen while in forward programming. Mine is currently running 5.03 however the latest firmware for the flybarless unit is 5.04 or something cant remember exact numbers, I've ordered a spektrum USB lead and I'll be able to update it all! The guy at Horizon said he's 100% sure that's the cause and he's a very experienced pilot and builder for blade so my hopes are extremely high for it fixing the problems. 😁

[@austinbutler1291]

@@harleyblackwell7371 hello, did the update fix your problem

[@harleyblackwell7371]

@@austinbutler1291 no mate, the helicopter set up is just crap... I changed the flybarless unit to the beast X and it was perfect. The FC6250HX is a peice of S*IT

[@123windyron]

Yet another awsome vid! Thanks..

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!

[@6ALEX02]

Hi, Nice video! I have a question. Is there any chance of you reviewing the Fms Piper Pa-18?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Already did - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX-5lIWtiZuBY7c

[@robertfpv7733]

Camera crew 🎥🚁💯🥇

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks ;)

[@rctruxbashing7420]

Be careful flipping back and forth on safe, my 330s flipped 180 degrees and slammed itself into the ground during a stable hover when it was switched to safe…

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I too had this happen on my 230S and that's why I now try to get half way level before doing it. It only happened once, and I was in a TERRIBLE spot, but I was a bit dazed and confused as to why it happened. Thanks for the heads up - I love this heli, and don't want to kill her any time soon!!!

[@rctruxbashing7420]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I was in a perfect level hover when it flipped itself on me, I recommend flipping it into safe/normal mode up high, like high enough to flip the switch back and recover from whatever it may decide to do.

[@Elijamoore69]

Brian I love that it is incredible

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I love this heli too ;) Can't wait till I can really fly it better!

[@barneyrebel0123]

Hello. I like your vids. I'm curious. When you are going out of SAFE mode, are you going up to Idle up 1 and taking off the auto-level, then after doing some loops or flips, then immediately putting the heli back into Normal idle W/Stability SAFE mode again to fly it? It seems unclear to me. Thank you.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm pretty much flying in SAFE, then switching to Idle Up when I'm about to make the maneuver, then flipping out of SAFE to complete the maneuver, then right back since I'm such an inexperienced heli pilot. Still working out my own "kinks" ;)

[@CvoHobo]

Hey Brian, did you keep the original settings and if not can you share your settings?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The original settings were very good, but I think I shared all the changes I made in the initial video, if I made them.

[@mlentsch]

They didn't have "Safe" when I learned to fly helis - kudos

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

For sure!

[@John-bp9mj]

Just had my new smart charger the S2200 late it was my Christmas present t I me

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! Glad you think so, I love mine too!

[@nsbob70]

Was this flight with the bent feathering shaft?

[@jonoedwards4195]

Hahahaha! Sheeeesh You go on Mate. Awesome toys but after My pathetic attempts with blades I'mma wait for a foamie version. Love Your work BP, always makes Us Psyched to Fly!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - Foamy Heli :) Great idea!!!

[@jonoedwards4195]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Big Ones, how hard can it Be? Hahhhaha!

[@midwestboss8808]

That first battery is toast 😁 , "it's pry ok" hahahha u ever seen a lipo fire up cuz its no joke when they explode, I can just see ur heli explode mid air over a $40 lipo hahahahahaha

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I have, and never has it caused an explosion. I've shot them many times, driven nails through them even more, and also crashed planes and caused them to catch fire. I've never caused an "explosion" yet...but it would be cool to watch!

[@Twx97]

Hello. Love your vids, but i want to ask you a question. I just fly fpv drones and I’m thinking of getting a heli and maybe the maximum that i can spend is 800-1000$, can you recommend one for me+ i have everything expensive a radio transmitter and the heli it self, so do you advice me to get a rtf or a bnf and how do i know how to set a heli up without out a manual. Sorry for taking your time.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This heli would probably be a good starting point for you. If you're already flying Spektrum, you could just get the BNF, and be good...even if you have to buy batteries ;) If not, you COULD get the 230S or 330S as RTF helis ;)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

links are in the description for you G2

[@Twx97]

@@BrianPhillipsRC well…. I just ordered the trex 470lm 2 days ago😅

[@claygrigsby1280]

I’m looking to get my first helicopter and can’t decide between the blade 230s or the 330s. What would be your recommendation? Another great video that I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve watched it

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

If the price difference isn't an issue for you, get the 330S bprc.me/330S - it's a lot more heli for the money, and you won't look back. HOWEVER, we just did the Blade Fusion 360 bit.ly/3rvN9w0 which is also VERY good! Our video won't publish till later next week, if I'm remembering our schedule correctly...but it is very good too!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Also, the larger heli flies so dang similar, you may not even notice the difference, but you'll be able to see the bigger one better.

[@uwefinkeldei4783]

hello Brian, I like your video. Last year I bought the Blade 330S RTF as a beginner. Now I bought I the DX6 and have binded the helicopter with my transmitter. How can I check the safe mode. Is it running well? Thanks in advance. Uwe

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Forward programming. You set it in forward programming, just like me (in the unbox, build, radio setup - the FIRST video on this playlist). If you haven't updated the firmware, you NEED TO...or the Forward Programming may not even show up in your "Function List" when you click into it.

[@dalerbsr.5061]

Like the larger size..

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Me too ;)

[@KalibasauRC_64]

The very very impressif and good fligth friend

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!

[@Jonathan-hi1zc]

You fly better than you say you can good video fly safe 😊😊😊

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks! I still feel inferior to many other more "dedicated" heli pilots. It all takes time, and I love doing it, but wish I had the skills quicker.

[@itzkylerthegameryt2774]

I have an align t-Rex 450L and it flys great and I’m thinking to get this just for fun to stunt and fly around and crash it mabye

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I've heard they're pretty awesome!

[@EJ-74]

Pretty dang cool I'm not much into flying helicopters but that is awesome Brian ✌️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I didn't think I was until a while ago, I said...WOW this is freaking cool!!!

[@EJ-74]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I've only flew a few cheapos I'm sure if I flew one like this one I'd probably change my mind also lol I did have fun successfully learning to land on my ceiling fan blade untill I wasn't successful and snapped the rudder boom off or what ever ya call it lol Buying cheap junk can ruin your experience in the RC hobby for sure It's definitely worth getting a hobby grade that has easy accessible spare parts and is easy to fix rather it's a helicopter plane truck etc etc It will definitely make things a lot more enjoyable lol ✌️

[@old-rcplane-phart]

The longer a heli is on the ground, the 'easy to crash' multiplier doubles every second! Recovering from covid still! 1 more week! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@old-rcplane-phart]

I do feel better than I did last week! 👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm glad you're feeling better. I think for the vast majority of us who have had it, it's not a big deal, but why not shutter the planet to avoid spreading it???? ;) Get better!

[@oldscratch3540]

Beside seeing you do a Christmas air hog special I think i# love to see ya with a 48 Bell M.A.S.H. chopper.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - you REALLY want the air hogs - LOL

[@colinboyle7955]

Do you find this helicopter more powerful than the blade 230s?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It is IN FACT WAY more powerful ;)

[@nutleighgrove3658]

Whoa - that is one awesome heli Brian! 🤩✅🚁 With all these sub 250g knocking about, d’you know of any with a servo tail (belt or TT) ? Don’t get me wrong, There are some great advances with brushless tails but I just love the mechanics of a direct drive tail 🚁🚁

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I would love to get the next one now too, but 6S will be CRAZY ;)

[@jtkeys7618]

So are there any with belt drive or TT? Curious as well

[@nutleighgrove3658]

@@jtkeys7618 Hey JT nice to know it’s not just me 👍🏻 Could you let me know if you find out? Not sure if Brian’s seen his messages :) 🚁

[@jtkeys7618]

@@nutleighgrove3658 align 300x has belted tail. Other than this unit sure . Happy flying

[@nutleighgrove3658]

@@jtkeys7618 Cool 👍🏻 thought the 300 was only available as a kit? I’ll have a look ✅

[@melvinquinene4778]

Howdy B,on your inside out loops were you flying in safe mode ?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Not in SAFE for any inversion...can't flip like that in SAFE.

[@melvinquinene4778]

@@BrianPhillipsRC copy that ! I didnt quite catch the part where you said you were gonna switch to stunt 1 to do the flips lol, they looked really cool huh,but nerve racking I'll bet ? but you were up high enough should the need arise to bailout, Right on !👍🏻

[@jack78_]

is the spektrum preset cfg file for the 330 any good?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sorry, I don't know

[@ronaldgreen5292]

I love it, and would love to buy it!👍 How much does it cost, and is ready to fly, or is it bind&fly?!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

There's a link for your convenience in the Video Description ;) 330S bit.ly/3xeVAun I got the BNF, but there MIGHT be a RTF option too...

[@melvinw.quinene841]

Way to fly 👍🏻

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks! I'm trying to get better!

[@itzkylerthegameryt2774]

Is it belt driven?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This one is gear driven.

[@itzkylerthegameryt2774]

@@BrianPhillipsRC your prob my favorite rc KZbinr and love your content keep it up

[@mxdad7214]

Thanks for all the work you and the camera crew do. I am brand new to the hobby and your videos have really helped me buy a couple of planes, TX's and accessories. Sry...I didn't hit your links but will do so going forward. After seeing ALL the reviews you've done, I'm DYING to know how you store so many aircrafts!! Are they all over the house or have you dedicated a room? I see the batteries have their own counter in the kitchen. Where's everything else?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

So glad you're getting some use from our content. We're here to help new pilots and old alike, but we do try HARD to keep bringing everything back to the "new" pilot. As for storage - YES....they are all over the place, and in piles. We have a big basement and they're taking up about 1/3 of it. It's like torture for me, I have to walk through while all these planes are just looking at me saying...fly me! ...no fly ME... NO ME!!!! okay, maybe I need to get back to the Dr for now - LOL ;) But seriously, there's a ton of them.

[@buckreynolds1779]

Omg....the Murder Hornet returns.......................run Forest run !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - Run Forest Run!!!!

[@АнатолийМульченко]

Привет! У вас зима уже закончилась? У нас снег...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - No, just hasn't gotten bad yet ;) We'll take it!!! ;)

[@dutchloveRC]

👍👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

thanks ;)

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

i just picked up one of these to teach my GF, a first timer, to fly.. she's never flown anything that hovers.. not even a drone.. only RC flying she's done is a few minutes on the sticks with one of my F3A pattern ships.. of course, it tracks like it's on rails and not terribly fast.. so she did well.. no takeoffs or landings.. but she wants to learn to fly helis... so I got a smokin FB marketplace deal on one of these, new in box.. $100... yeah.. thought sure it was a scam till i actually had it in hand.. thy guy won it in a giveaway, didn't fly RC.. he even looked them up before he listed it, so he knew what the sell for.. i just happen to get to it 1st.. his phone was blowing up while i was buying it.. so it's going to be the training bird.. i'll let he use one my my TX till we see if she "sticks" with it.. if she does, i'll buy her a nice TX.. i'm not a spektrum guy.. but maybe get her one of those new white Spektrum NX7e+ .. she can be stylish while the other "non flying" wives and GFs watch her .. which is why i think she wants to fly anyway.. only a couple of the women fly anything at our local field.. so i'm glad she wants to participate.. and, if she ever becomes a wife, she can't bitch about me spending $$$ on RC stuff.. not if she's doing it too.. lol..

[@3girlrumba3]

Smart

[@curiaalfonsocuriaalfonso6406]

Complimenti

[@timbacchus]

Sounds like a turbine engine.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's sweet for sure. The noise from flipping around - LOVE IT!

[@aluminumpints3905]

why does the camera crew never get to be in the spotlight and on camera ? asking for a friend.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

She doesn't want to be in the spot light ;( She's been featured a few times... A380 decals ;)

[@ekayanti1821]

🙏🙏🙏😀😀😀👍👍👍😎😎😎🎉🎉🎉😉😉😉😉

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

thanks!

[@MikeSarni]

Heli’s were my first love, its how I learned how to fly. Check this out Brian from about five years ago this is my oxy 3 stretched (285mm) with a 6s pulse 1050 75c pack ….head speed in idle up 2 was insane! this thing was bonkers, such an adrenaline rush… also I own the property across the street and to the left so pretty much had that little field to fly in I don’t do that anymore I was young and 😜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2S4k3V4iZ5-qNk

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I watched and that flight was NUTS!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

#1? 🤣

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

WHAT??!?! Congrats!!!

[@John-bp9mj]

To

[@estellejoly8939]

OK 🆗 est si possible message URGENT Thé toi bonne nuit 😂😂😂😂

[@keithmccoy543]

There junk

[@ianreed4636]

Hey Brian, you should get a 550 size heli much better flying characteristics . I think you would enjoy having a 550 , 600 to 700 niro would also be fun . Since you have so many 6s packs 550 would be your most sensible option .

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes, I agree!!!