I received this heli as a gift and am teaching myself to fly it following some beginner videos on how to fly. It’s been so windy where we are in Florida that it’s been quite difficult. I’m sure it should be a lot easier with little or no wind. I can say having crashed it several times it’s holding up quite well. Very very little to no damage. I’ll keep on trying when I get back to Connecticut where I know the wind will be more calm.