If your just learning the only benifit digital will give is that your going to want one later when you get into the hard 3d, and when that happens you will need a good strong servo with great holding power so it wont let go. I seriously think a hs81 will be the ducks nuts for what you need. I use a hs85 witha 12mm horn and it holds great for all my needs. I am no great pilot but i do stress the heli out