Great advice from all. I too came from Planks. Hovering is difficult to master but once you do, you'll be off. Then the next big jump after learning orientations will "heading outbound" Huge jump, but just be aware these fly similar to planes in reference to the airleron/elavator turns your used to but you HAVE to use the rudder when turning. The only different advice I can give you is the "Nose In" stuff. It has been over 4 years and I still don't do it. I attempted it briefly and it was very uncomfortable. The reason I recommend not attempting it initially is it is very disorienting and with such a large/dangerous helo, you won't want any doubt of your control of it. Wait till you spool this thing up. Just awesome!, but be careful. Nose in is like flying toward yourself with a plank. Can you do it? Sure, but not for long before you wanted to change direction and you surely won't land that way. If you were going for 3D ,then definately practice it. For scale/sport flying it really isn't necessary. You have already most likely developed the "in the cockpit" point of reference when flying. Do the same with the helo. When you do venture out for your first "lap""Circuit", keep it moving! My first crash on my 5th circuit was due to losing airspeed and it was hovering on the back side of my circuit and I lost it. It was with a Blade CP pro. If you can fly one of those, you can fly anything. After my 450, my .30 Nitro Hawk Sport was a dream come true. Be careful and the best of luck with your new addiction.

Chris