I am also a beginner that "can't make it fly". I bought a firebird IIST. It is uncontrollable and it is in bad shape due to all the crashes. I just discovered that I may have an electrical problem that is causing a lot of problems. I personally am done with firebirds, but don't know what to buy. I have managed to keep it in the air long enough to get the bug. I am 55 years old and get a little upset when I read all the advertisments that show how easy it is for kids to fly the plane. Maybe I'm too old! Does anyone make a RTF that is ready to fly?