Thats a good radio you have then, 2.4ghz is all the thing now....meant to be bullet proof as far as connection is concerned...the UK market has this type but there are still some serious issues...one is getting 'locked out' where the helis RX just jams. On a large expensive heli this is not funny. I will get 2.4 ghz but will wait a while.
2.4 ghz is handy with electric helis...the thing is that interference can cause a lot of problems with the Mhz system...2.4 ghz copes with all that very well.
Get good on the sim...and as you progress with the Blade just fight temptation to show off to friends/family...once you crash out of pushing your luck...they wont put their hands in thier pockets and buy a new heli for you...
This is a great site, I have had a lot of fun here....I dont know everything there is to know...as you learn dont forget to pass it on
Rob