I have seen many people learn to fly with the GWS Slow Stick. I would recommend using a brushless motor. I have mine set up with the brushless motor and speed control combo from www.headsuprc.com. This will provide more power than the stock motor and will make it allot more fun to fly. Also, when you are learning you can just throttle back for slow flight. I have been flying now since the mid 80's and I still enjoy taking the slow stick out for a fun afternoon of flying.