I started with several little coax helis, then moved to the msr and a 120sr. (the 120 was the greatest learning experience, that thing is a bugger to keep stable in even the lightest wind)
I had a nano cpx, till I got too aggressive with it. I currently have the 120sr and a 130x.(And a coupe quads for fun) This is just my first real Heli, all the others were tiny and could crash without much damage.
I have spent hours on the flight sims. Both RF and Phoenix
That is why I am asking for any advice about slightly larger birds. Is there anything I should know? Or do I just throw it to the wind like I do my 130x? (in a larger area, of course)