i built and flew over 15 helis in the past so i kinda assume how to build it... parts just break ON MINE without reason... the famous startup shakes, what about those?
i put 15 gal through mine and there is a lot of slop in the system... it flies ok, not great...
you recommend this heli to a beginner (who never built a heli) and the instructions SUCK...
it just depends on what you are used to...

don't get me wrong, the craptor is a ok heli and has a huge following... yes the heli is cheap, the parts are cheap etc... but if a tail pitchslider brakes for no reason (that happened to me....) then you better know how to auto...

i just think for a few bucks more you get a better heli, more reliable and with less slop...

THIS IS MY OPINION, i flew (and still fly) the craptor myself, but i also flew and fly a lot of other helis, so i believe i can somewhat compare them, AGAIN THIS IS MY OPINION.

there is a lot of choices out there and most of us have more than one heli anywhere and live and learn as the go along...

good luck