The Blade cp was not designed for a beginner but I think many have learned with this little heli. I recommend it, along with the training gear and I think a simulator is very helpful in learning what the Tx sticks do. Although for anyone with a lot of fixed wing time knows the sticks and as long as you keep the tail pointed towards you in a hover it doesn't get too confusing. I have about 12 yrs of fixed wing time ,so forward flight came easy for me since it's pretty much like flying a plane in that regard , gotta use that rudder though. I fly my Blade cp in my neighborhood, haven't had any problems. I too, think that the CX would become a little boring for someone who is pretty savvy in R/C flying. maybe spend an hour with the CX at a hobby shop and you'll be ready to move up to the CP. I think the CX would be great fun for flying in the house, so stable and all. So there you go. Have fun with whatever you get.