Hi,

I sometimes "volunteer" in a local hobby shop. We brought one of these night rangers in to test. I'll tell you that is really would be a great machine for an experienced 3-d pilot. It was very, very, very sensitive and really ran a screaming rotor head speed. I think someone just learning would have troubles with it.

A better option and similar price would be a blade CP. The Blade cp's are the same size as the Venom and then tend to be a little more "tame". A beter option for a beginner.

The absolute, without question, best option would be to go with the many counter rotating helis like the Co-Co Lama, Hirobo XRB, or Blade CX. They are the ultimate way to learn control and oreintation. Great for rainy days also.

Either the blade CP or the counter-rotators would help you along the way to become successful with your Raptor.

Just my 2 cents...