the HBFP def isn't for everybody but if you can fly the HBFP then all other helis will be easy to fly once you are comfortable with the heli. The HBFP is like a standard shift car, not easy to learn on but a blast when you do. And its still cheaper then getting a CP, 2 crashes with my Belt CP cost me $100, thats the cost of an entire HBFP, needless to say its been sitting on the shelf for a while (not comfrtable with the heli, sounds down right scary compared to the HBFP or HBK II), not to mention the HBFP comes with a sim, so I just feel like the HBFP is the best option for people who are just starting, cause even if you decide you don't like flying rc heli (there would have to be something wrong with you, this is soooo much fun) you don't have a crap load of money into the hobby. But I will say that my HBK II (CP) is amazingly stable, having learned on the HBFP flying the HBK II is like driving a cadillac for me, soo smooth and nice. A properly set up CP is really easy to fly compared to the HBFP, like driving automatic shift car. I think you'll be better going with the FP first but it really isn't for everyone, and the only thing I can't do with my HBFP that a CP could do is fly upside down, I found out that you can fly the HBFP in a decent breeze as long as you're moving forwards, something I was not expecting it to be able to do, but it can, gonna have 10 times more fun with mine now (theres no way you can get bored with the HBFP unless you can actually fly 3D), now everyflight of my HBFP's will be outside down at one of my local parks. damng batteries, charge charge

But start with what ever heli you want to, get something you like (whether for looks or accesories) and don't let anyone tell you it was a bad decision, just stick to the sim training, go slow when actually flying, have patience and you'll be fine.