I haven't been on in a while but I thought I would give my 2 cents. I traded two RC buggies for my first helicopter(Raptor 50). I didn't really care about value for value because I was wanting a heli and the buggies never got used. Poison is right on in saying to make some landing gear because it helps big time when learning. I learned on a Raptor and enjoyed every minute....TAKE baby steps....don't try to do to much to quickly because for a first heli that size heli is a little intimidating especially when that engine gets going. I will say...once you hover it a few times it becomes very easy to hover. The key for me was getting it about 5 feet off the ground quickly then it is pretty stable.....if you try to go 1 or 2 feet off the ground you'll be all over the place. Good luck! Fly safe...