Also, read Radd's steps for learning to fly. http://www.dream-models.com/h/index.html That got me airborn. I started with a ECO Pic with basically no experience flying R/C helos. (I bought an LMH 100+ 5 or so years ago, but was never successful with it and don't have the room to fly even something that small now!) At first I just hopped around, not really learning anything. Then I found Radd's site. I quickly progressed by using his steps. Now I can hover in a very confined space tail and side in, spot landings, and some limited fwd fliight. Just waiting for some good days to take it outside and learn circuits, etc.

If you follow Radd's advice, you will be successful, with minimum damage to your helo, house, or yourself.