i have a gr8 trainer for ya. check this out. this plane cost about 25.00 to build( not including radio and engine) it will fly like any trainer you can spend 300.00 on and if you crash it will take it with a smile. it is a spadet lc. go to spadtothebone.com and also check out the debonair. i flew that as my first plane and every instructor i had said it was as good if not better than any trainer. cost about 20.00. had some rough landing that would have done damage to balsa. it is good to learn on because you wont worry about crashing. and everyone crashes a little.lol