I am trying to learn heli. But I fly my mSR inside and outside on my DX7. I really enjoy it. It has 2 swash setting so you can learn on the slower side and then easily switch. And you can play with the tx to limit yourself as well. While it will fly in airplane mode I programmed mine in as a heli and I am much happier. That will allow you to have 3 throttle curves. It has 2 bigger brothers, SR and SR 120, I have no info on them. These are fixed pitch helis. I do not like the lifespan of the Horizon batteries, so I use Hyperion batteries.
I recognize that this is not what you have envisioned, but for $105 list you are set up. I would recommend a spare set of blade grips and at least one spare landing skid. Yo can practice indoors and transition to outdoors.
Good luck!!
Fern
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodId=EFLH3080
My mSR 2 days ago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_9WHTcjJs8