Back to the original question. My personal feeling is to get a kit. That way you will know how to fix it when something breaks. Depending on how much time you want to put in the hobby is the question on what to get. A coaxial helicopter is easier to fly but people tend to get bored with them. A cp helicopter has a steeper learning curve. But you can grow with them as you get better.If you have a hobby shop near you, you should see what they carry.And they would have parts as you need them.Otherwise, you have to go on line and see what is in your price range. I have a trex 450 and a copterx450 and I like them both. The cypher is another good one. Some people may steer you away from the cp helis but I started with them and made out ok.