At $249.00 it is a pretty good combo to start out with.

It will easily accept 2200mAh 20C (or more ) 3S 11.1v battery packs that are easily obtainable and compatible with many other planes.

While I would prefer a trainer to be larger, this one handles well enough so as not to be problematic for a beginner assisted via the buddy box.

I'm not a big fan of foamies since they turn UGLY so easily with the inevitable dings a novice puts on them, but the trike configuration tends to hold up well. And of course parts availability is a BIG plus on a trainer.