i started with a blade cx and i am glad i did.i can fly pretty good now -after several crashes and repairs-never would have made it without learning on a cx type of chopper-(multi-rotor type)- these are the easiest to learn to hover etc.-i am now ready for a cp type-as far as flying in the wind-these small and light weight choppers do not handle the wind very well-you may need to get a larger and heavier chopper to fly outside?? also more expensive-why not learn on a cx then upgrade after you can fly without crashes??
any way you go-good luck and happy flying