RE: newbie
Ventureman,
Do not get the ParkZone J3Cub as your first plane. The manufacturer clearly states that it is intended for intermediate flyers and for good reason. On the other hand, the HobbyZone SuperCub, which was just released earlier this summer, is a terrific plane for beginners. It costs about the same as the J3, but is easier to fly AND has better performance. The J3 needs some modifications to make it a decent flying plane, but even after the modifications, its not as good as the SuperCub right out of the box.