AMEN Rusirius! I have been in this hobby on and off for the last 6 years, and have NEVER had any problems finding help with building, setting up, or learning to fly. I think the ones that have to charge for lessons are a disgrace to the hobby. Unless of course that is their business and they are an honest to god expert (probably few and far between). After all, that is what it is.... a Hobby... we do it because we love to do it. And so is the reason for this forum. I think the wealth of knowledge that is archived here outdoes the notes of any top expert in RC helis. It will definately not cost you $2300 to get you up and flying. Hell, it didn't even cost me close to that for my Ergo 60, servos, gyro, and radio.... and I got some pretty good stuff!... Rusirius is nuts on! If you want an idea what to get, do a search of the archives... there is alot of info posted out there.