I was in the same boat you are with the exception that i started flying two years ago. I even got one for my two little ones. Well, needless to say they busted theirs on the first hop while mine lasted about two weeks. Within that time I also learned how take one apart and put replace the different parts I screwed up. It was fun for a bit. Then i stopped. I haven't flown for the past year then i got the itch. It must be the winter. Being indoors so much I needed something else to pass the time. I hopped back on the bird. Bought a little 4ch. heli just to get used to things again so when spring comes I can get out there and fly again. You'll see alot of guys say that your never too old to fly and don't get discouraged and their right. It feel good to fly. Don't give it up no matter what.