It seems Noobflyer went the same way as me and he does have very valid point the 500 can be quite intimidating for the inexperienced flyer. <div>The simulator is definatly a good tool to use to save money in the long run. </div><div>The Trex-450 is a very good helicopter as well as the 500 so wich ever way you went you would still have a great machine. It also still comes down to set up as to how the heli will handel, so spending a little more time learning how to set your heli up will probably provide the biggest benefits.</div><div>If money wasn't a problem id still go the 500 class. </div><div>Dx6i is all you need but if you have the money DX7 is handy if you go into nitro oneday but not necessary. I have both and still use the DX6i for the electrics never had a problem yet, touch wood.</div>