get a sim first Pheonix rocks!!!! and a controller like a DX6i
get your gear from Hobbyking.com veerryyyy cheap 450 and 250 choppers
HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : HK450 CCPM 3D Helicopter Kit (Align T-rex Compat.) Ver. 2
like $30 for a proper chopper (bare bones) dont bother buying...