hey alex, i started with a 2nd hand blade cp... but now it's basically a pro, even with a 3 in 1. this is my first heli and ya... i've learnt on it myself, i didn't even know radds at that time. alex, good luck with your blade cp that 2nd place pilot is kyle stacy if i'm correct. he's rich, man! go on his website, www.kylerocks.com, he's even got helicopters that are taller than he is when he was 9 (raptor 90se)... there's a bunch of vids there too.