ORIGINAL: junior flyer
I read a review on tis plane in RCM magazine. They said it is really a great plane and is easy and quick to go together. If i were you i would get an os fx 40 or an la. If you want a different plane go with the kadet lt-40 by sig.
How many magazine reviews have you EVER read that said "This thing is Junk, don't get it!" ?
Think about that. Look through a bunch of magazines. Just TRY to find ONE! (you won't)
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As to price for value... look on the Tower Hobbies website... and you'll find they have package deals on known decent trainers with engine and radio for as low as $279. Its hard to beat the Avistar Select deal for getting a decent quality model, decent radio and decent engine. None of this is top of the line... but its definitely adeqate to learn with, and you don't have to deal with a Lanier product.
(somethuing may give youthe idea i don't like Lanier... I have good reason not to.)