RE: aircore trainer or a alpha?
To tell the truth, I am new, but have done some research. I do not have a plane, but if you are also starting out, according to what some experienced people say, the Goldberg Eagle 2 Arf and the Midwest aerobat are also good.
I don't like the Xtra Easy because of the radio. The Xtra Easy is basically the Alpha with a bigger wingspan and a 5-ch radio. Why no go 6ch instead? It saves u $$ in the long run, and also has more model memory.
I am one of those people who have an aversion towards coroplast, in a kit. Basically, the Aircore is a spad.