Two things...get the training gear if you don't already have them and read the instructions on how to set it up...a properly set up heli will hover with less inputs, but ut will still need them. The training gear is the 2nd thing you will need to start off with before hop-ups. You will need the crash kit for about 19 bucks nd the training gear for 12 bucks. A sim will work to develop the brain to hand reactions, but stick time for me is the best because the SIM flies like a perfect model.