Jerry, Me TOO! I waited until I was 63 before getting bit by the heli bug, but now that I have, I can't get my CoCo Lama to do ANYTHING that makes me think I might eventually be able to fly it. It is just all over the place and inconsistent and scary( parts are NOT cheap ). So, I too need some hands on help so if there's anybody living in S.W. Missouri, who would be willing to help out a newbie ( gobs of hours with fixed wing) please contact me and we can see if where you live and I live are doable as far as getting together. Thanks guys, cause I know there are lots of good guys in R/C and I just need one with a little time to spare.