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Originally Posted by neallewis

Look for a WLtoys V911. It's excellent.

Banggood has them: http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-RC...ter-c-264.html

I've also just seen the 6 channel V922 is now out. looks very good.

Do not get the 922 for a beginner... it's a flybarless 3d heli and despite being fairly durable it will destroy itself constantly without a good skill level.
The 911, however, is pretty awesome and will get him totally hooked