GET A SIM its the best way to get the feel and not spend $$ on relacement parts. Especially if you have never flown a heli and have no idea as to control inputs. Getting an elec heli off the ground is just the beginning it will show tendencies much different on take off than it will once its a foot or so off the ground. Some people say to pop it up with a lot of throttle but I dont agree. I like to see the helis tendencies and correct for them in every aspect of flight. ALso tile and hard wood are very difficult to learn on. Put a placemat or small piece of rubber down for the heli to sit on and try it like that. you will be suprised how much more stable it is to get off the ground. Also a heli will always lean left on take off due to the prop wash and the torque of the engine until it gets airborn. Dont correct this with trim use the left aleron stick to correct until its up and then see what its tendencies are. If control inputs are new to you on anything RC planes or helis and rudder is new too then you will be learning for a while and most likely repairing. A Simulator is the way if you are a newbie. IMO Good Luck I hope this helps.