I learned on a nitro heli, and used RealFlight G2. After 180 flights or so, I've only spent $120 for one bad crash repair. I've since tried a Kyosho M24 FP heli and an Eflite Blade CP heli... based on those experiences, I wouldn't waste my money on a micro electric FP heli, they just don't fly well at all, IMO. The Blade CP is a handful and would be very tough for a beginner to start with, but definitely much more predictable and fun to fly than the FP M24 was.