No .30 size is as durable as a fp micro, I understand a .30 would be easier to learn on but without any physical help, it could be a little more frustrating for a newb to set up the cp. Plus, crash a .30 and you're in for spending some bucks to fix. When I had my Hummingbird, I must've crashed it 20 times or more and I just had to replace a set of blades and a couple of ball links in all those crashes, that's it, a total of maybe $35 in parts for 20++ crashes. A tip with my VE and I had to spend $60 for parts, crashed my Logo 10 in ff and over $150 in parts, so in that respect, a fp micro can be great to learn with, not to mention, you can practice to hover in the comfort of your own home and anytime, day or night, the downfallis that it's tougher to fly. If you have or can get someone to physically help you out, by all means, jump to a cp heli and you will be amazed at the control you have. I have an Eolo Pro and this thing flies like a .30, I also feel more comfortable with the Eolo in the wind than I did with my Logo 10! I'm always flying in 25-30mph wind and it handles it like a champ. It all depends on the budget you have and the size heli you want to go with. If you don't wish to spend any more $ right now, just practice and stick to it, don't quit, you will get it before you know it and when you finally able to hold a controlled hover, you will feel like screaming with joy! It's an unexplainable feeling, this is a very rewarding hobby.