Something else to keep in mind with Alphas:

Don't just tape the wings together- epoxy them if you're flying this plane faster than what it was designed for. Also, as a trainer, there isn't much you can say bad about the plane, but I've seen the insides of them more than once, and have rebuilt many of them for students, and you would be supprized as to the inconsistant quality in glue, parts fit, etc. With that in mind, if you fly this plane fast, don't be shocked if the wings tear off in a tight turn at speed. I've seen it happen more than once. Anyway, if you're at that stage in your flying, do yourself a favor and get a better built, faster plane. You'll be much happier in the long run.