Hi planelazy,
This is Glen, another vocal proponent of another fine heli, er two helis, the LOGO 10 and 20
If you don't want to go quite as big and expensive, the LOGO 10 makes a great winter heli. It can be flown in a very small space by an experienced pilot. the initial costs including flight packs and charger is less than a larger heli, and it IS 3-D capable. If you ever make it up here for some of the finest skiing in the world give me a call and I'll do my best to show you how it flies