RE: Help with first plane choices!
The Hobbico Superstar is also a good, flat bottomed wing trainer. Takes a .40-.46 size nitro engine. It's an ARF with the engine mount and front, steerable gear attached. Very detailed instruction book to complete assembly and quality hardware. It sells for $124.95. Finding an experienced modeler willing to helpyou out and train you to fly will result in less frustration and fewer repairs.