RE: first Heli
MSR and phoenix sim or real flight sim. MCX2 isn't a bad choice either. Things happen slower with a coaxial heli. I would stick with the micro size and stay inside only. Those little helis are practically indestructible. I would stick with eflite just because they simply are better.... The new Novus 125 is a nice heli, but you aren't ready for that at this point. GET A SIM BEFORE YOU GET A HELI!!!!!!!