RE: new /old heli pilot
Wow, The Schluter HeliBoy - now that brings back memories.
What is your budget?
I am asuming you do not have a radio or gyro?
Would you still be looking at a possible nitro bird?
As the bigger the better for stability in any era.
But comparing different eras, my Century 30 nitro Hawk Pro flies a lot better then even my 60 sized Schluter Champion did.