TerraFirma, 1st off I am new to Heli's, I just bought my 1st one, it is a JR Venture, I still fly airplanes and wouldnt give it up. I think the Venture is a excellent 1st timers kit, its a 30 size that is rather huge for being a 30. You get the ability to go from training to some 3D stuff. I like the time I get per tank with the 30 too. I can go out and practice hovering all evening on a few tanks. I love mine, and I think this will probably be my only one, as I would like to stick with one, and learn to fly without a huge investment.
There is a guy on this site selling his Jr Venture his name is "Lift". I think he's selling it for a pretty good price. Daz...