RE: What would be a good first plane kit?
I agree with either a Midstar or a 4*40. Both great kits and great fliers. The Midstaris slightly easier to handle. Just about as easy as a 4* to build. And in some areas easier. Both have great instructions and plans. Only downer on the Midstar is I don't believe it is lazer cut. I built one years ago. And it was a good build.
Mark Shuman