RE: 3d flying first plane of the 3d type
I didn't intend any offense. It's just that everyone's in such a hurry today.
LEARN the basics well before you try 3D! Get a couple "pattern" type aerobatic planes before you try moving to 3D. If you don't get good with the basics of aerobatics first, you will never get very good at 3D because you won't understand the principals behind the stick movements.
Just my opinion of course, you can do whatever you want.
Dennis-