Manillaheli,
Yup, it seems to be a common mistake. Once beginners get ANY amount of success under their belt they want another heli and it just HAS to be a 60. This can be good and bad. The thing that worries me is pilots experiencing burn-out. You know, getting to much of a machine and not being able to stay in it due to financial constraints or being plain old intimidated of it.

I think the 50 route is a great option. There is a world of difference between 550 and 680+. But, to go from 550 to 600 is more palatable and economic. I have been flying me Falcon SE V2 as my primary machine all summer. The big Rap was getting lonely. So, I fueled her up and have flown her 12 flights this week. Now, all I want to do is fly it.

Cool thing about having a 50 and 60 is if you get bored with one size you can switch back and forth. Although, I have been thinking of going all 60 lately. But, I don't have inverted stuff down pat yet and I am concerned about going thru that learning stage solely on a 60. Any tips??