I've been flying RC Heli's for just over a year now and still consider myself a newb. I have put together and maintain a website for us heli newbs with a ton of beginner info. Check back often for updates.
http://www.diysoup.com/do-it-yoursel...l-helicopters/
AirTime Products has been handling his orders through email which can be a pain, so in order to help brother out I made him a page with a lot of information on the different types of skids that he makes and a page for all of us to order from.
AirTime Landing Gear Information:
http://www.diysoup.com/do-it-yoursel...merc-products/
AirTime Ordering:
http://www.diysoup.com/do-it-yoursel...-how-to-order/