The Caliber 5 is a really good heli, but is going to beexpensive by the time you are finished adding all the good bits to it .

The XRB is a good training heli, but there is nothing like the terror of an IC heli spinning away at 1800 rpm a few feet away from you [X(] Plus you will have to master the complexities of the computerised transmitter. Throttle and Pitch curves. Tail mixes and gyro gains. Rudder to roll etc. Have you got a local club you could join? It makes a world of difference to get the heli checked over and set up by someone who knows what they are doing.

I would start with a 30 size for a total newb. Somthing like a Caliber 30 or Rappy. The reasons? Cheaper to build and maintail than a 50 size. It's more than likely that you will have a few "incidents" in the first couple of years & the smaller birds will help with that. When you are zipping around with confidence move up to a 60 and you are set for life.

Here's my Cali. Complete with all the bling!










Ian F.