The 46FX is a great engine. It runs so much better than the LA series. A good friend with over 30+ years experience told me one day that there are only two glow engine manufactures. O.S and O.S. There are other engine for less money, but in the end I think O.S. wins hands down. Easy to start, adjust and very reliable. The last thing you want is to have engine problems at the field. This can be a real pain. Worth the extra dollars to avoid the hassle. Also, regardless of what airplane you get, throw away the stock tank unless it is a Dubros or Sullivan. The stoppers will frequently pop on on the cheap stock tanks that come with most model. This too can be a real pain to clean up and regardless of what cleaner you use, fuel soaks into the balsa and weakens it and the glue joints, if this happens. For about 6.00-8.00 extra you can avoid this concern.

Make sure you get an instructor to help you learn. Get to a a flying field and join. Join AMA if you haven't already. Find out what buddy boxes the local field uses and what airplanes and electronics people there are using. This will help you when you have a bunch of questions. Don't try to do this yourself. Join a local flying club.