To save time and money get a cheap 6mm depron foamy 400 size Charger RC CR-1 something that won't chop you in half if you hit yourself...and just practice away....A plane that small can be used in tha smallest of places...And watch the other 3d plane videos that are circulating is basically how I'M LEARNING...I started about years ago and can belly in hover it took a while though heres a link to my youtube page:http://www.youtube.com/user/rrbassin