Thanks for the reply.

The site you gave the link to is the KIT version and is the same one where I got the 2 and 4 stroke engine sizes. The site where I read that a 4 stroke engine is not recommended is in the technical notes section at Tower Hobbies and is for the ARF version.

One plane is from a KIT and the other is an ARF. I don't have the experience to know if there is a difference. I tend to not take anything for granted when I'm new to a subject. Hence, my confusion.

The reason I want the same plane that I am training on is for a security blanket, and to get enough experience after I solo to feel confident in more varried flying conditions such as weather changes (wind, humidity, temperature, etc.) over a longer period of time.

I am brand new to the hobby and haven't asked enough questions to know how long I'll have access to my instructor or if he's willing to stick with me through learning to fly several models, or if that will even be necessary. Instruction time takes away from his flying time too.

The president of the club I just joined said that after I solo I will have access to each plane that is owned jointly by the club. They have enough planes to keep me from getting bored too soon, I hope. After I finally get bored with all those planes, I can get something the club doesn't already have. Model commercial airliners look interesting.

The real reason I want the 4 stroke is because being close to a 2 stroke engine while tuning it makes me a little nervous, even when it has a muffler. The 4 strokes have a much more realistic and soothing sound. And thinking ahead, if I get a large enough 4 stroke engine, without overpowering the Eagle, I'll have more options of planes to use the 4 stroke in later on.