I'm normally the last person to agree with everyone else, but a Simulator and a foamy are the way to go. For example: I have a Charger CR1. I crashed the first one I bought maybe 45 times. Finally the motor came untaped and destroyed the front end. $20 and another foamy was up in the air. Grand total of about $300 for high-quality gear. Could've gone cheaper, but it's paid for itself atleast twice so I can't complain.