I am posting here as I specifically want to know if the DX5e can be tamed enough to make it lerner usable?

The RTF mCPX is max budget at the moment but I could get a DX6i down the road. 

I also need to budget for the Phoenix sim as I work offshore a lot, the fact that the DX5e is compatible with Phoenix is what puts this package in my budget.

I have never flown anything RC before but am prepared to put in the time, take it slow and follow a systematic lesson plan, like the one on rchelicopterfun.com

Thanks

Brad