Been there, heard that.
Next logical step (in my opinion):
Get the Falcon 40. If it turns out to really be a waste of $85, sell it for $60 and get the Falcon 3D from Hobby Lobby. At least you'll have some experience from the Falcon 40 (in someway or another).
I think that the Falcon 40 really looks like a good heli. I'm seriously going to try and order one this weekend.
If for some reason you end up getting the Falcon 3D, just remember to replace all the Chinese made screws with American screws or (from what I hear) you'll be screwed. LOL (bad pun)
