My first trainer lasted about 4 flights before I was shot down by a new radar antenna from the navy base 100 yds behind our old field, I replaced it with a tower .40. I thought it was a fine plane at a great price. Did everything I asked it to.  I'm not one to spend big time on a first trainer, that is after all the most likely plane to end up returning to earth against your will. My advice.....buy the $75 plane and the evolution trainer engine for another $80 and your set up for success. Both are from good companies with a reputation for taking care of customers and parts are available for each with it costing more than replacement.