My first was a big Kyosho Kit I must have bought 2 kits by the time I got it all pieced together (this was before the internet!) Once together I got it off the ground after sweating it out, and as it drifted towards me I freaked and I slammed it...
Captain Drone has been reviewing a good few of those recently. Here's one he liked for beginners...
And here's one that scared him for those who have skills !
I have been flying RC my whole life..I flew or tried to fly helis a few times its just too darn scary for me I messed up and started with a big one (MISTAKE!) after the crash and thank goodness non injury I got a little blade chopper they are...