You might try a Rotorshape or a foam twin rotor gyro first to get the feel of gyro flight. The twins are very forgiving. The rotorshape and c-30 by LAheli use the same rotor head and I'm not impressed though I like the balsa shear pin idea. I replaced those with 1/4" long toothpick end. The hobbyking c-30 uses a different head and blades. Use contrasting colors on each side for orientation. I like wider landing gear for roll-over stability.