I have almost finished coving my great planes extra 300s and it is a superb plane to build. No parts or wood missing, good balsa and good plans. I would highly recommend it. It will not 3-d though but its a _BIG_ step up from a simple forgiving trainer. I am going to increase the rudder later but will keep it at the kit specified size for now. I will put a Ys 1.10 fz in it (pretty much a 120!) Great engine and will hover it. Be sure to build light!!!! Lighter the better for this plane. I got a pull pull rudder dual aileron, dual elevator. Good setup for now. I promise you wont regret it, get a .60 size and put a big oll engine in it and go have a ball, then get a wicked 3-d machine!! Good luck and happy flying.