Bought as I'm learning to fly a 4 channel fixed pitch single rotor helicopter but am having difficulty with orientation when the heli is not facing forwards. I want to practice this more on something more gentle to control and I know this model to be easy to fly, stable and capable of withstanding a few knocks.
My knowledge of RC helicopters is limited but I think this model is a good toy that most people will learn to fly very quickly. My reservation is perhaps that I think one might also outgrow it fairly quickly and want the movement and controls (a 4 channel fixed pitch introduces side to side movement and the tail rotor controls the rotation - more like a real helicopter) more advanced types offer.
Either way, in my case, I think it's a step I need and I think the price is such that one wouldn't worry too much if they soon found they want to move on.