Yub, Yub, this is a scale aerobatic plane, so it flies like one.....definitely not something you'd want as your first plane. Get a trainer, WITH an instructor. I wouldn't recommend this as a 2nd plane either......a better 2nd plane would be a low-wing sport plane, like a Tiger 2, 4 star, etc, or a Stick type plane. Save this type of aircraft for when you're completely comfortable and confident with your low-wing piloting skills......it will last longer.