I'am a newbie and have lost money and time in this hobbyI will not quit and I will learn this hobby. I want to let other newbies no my mistakes, buying a helicopter is risky buisness online,you are new and no nothing about the hobby( for me helicopters).shopping for a helicopter online; a helicopter is only as good as the isnstructions and manual you must know exactly whats in the instructions and or manual or have an instructor to help you step by step. most rc helicopters are from china they dont speak englich so they cant write a manual or instructions also beware the ads for beginner. I'am a beginner the day I got my new heli tried to fly it by trial an error since instructions said squat crashed badly I could buy new parts but if the instructions couldnt show you how to get started they are definitely not going to show you how to fix it. I spent many hours on a simulator thought I could do it wrong!!!! I belive the best way to this hobby is through your local hobby store it might cost you more but its better than throwing your money away online the lhs are there to help you and show you how to get started or fix it if it breaks.If you are going to do it on your own make sure there are good instructions and manual .