Smartech Aerohawk, about $150 on eBay, seems a good helicopter for beginners. Add an extra battery for $9, and a trainning gear for $7. Make sure get the 72MHz frequency and mode2 transmitter if you live in the US. The tail is steady enough for beginner to handle, but some people have their tail motors spin out of control though. I learned the basic of hovering like some other beginners here did who had never flown rc helicopters previously, went through the 10 flying lessons provided by Radd's School of Rotary Flight.