O.K. here goes.

I've been debating on whether or not to get an electric heli for about a year now. I've definately narrowed it down to a Blade. However, for about the last 6 months everytime I decide to take the plunge, I go onto this forum and start thinking that I may need a degree from M.I.T. to fly it. I've been driving gas/electric trucks on and off for the last 10 years or so. I'm not comparing the two, just letting yall know i'm not a total RC retard. My question is, can someone with good level of mechanics and understanding figure this out fairly quickly? If you go on any forum you'll see fanatics of all kinds making their sport seem too technical for most people, when in reality it can be done by almost anyone. Another thing i'm finding out is that most people are "tinkering" with their helis a lot. Now, don't get me wrong, i'm a "tinkerer" from way back. But is it necessary to keep it flying?

Responses from "regular dudes" greatly appreciated.