Rich,

If you're new to RC then this is not the best plane for you, in my opinion. This has a tapered wing and is not the best trainer.

Furthermore, I've seen several people here locally (Dallas, TX area) that have this plane and hate the way it flies because it's under powered with the 400 electric engine (also a bad thing for beginners).

The one success I know of with this plane is a guy that took off the 400 engine (after MUCH wasted time trying more cells etc.) and put an AstroFlight .020 on it. The plane then came alive and now flies great, however he is an experienced pilot.

If you don't mind building, here is detailed thread for a really nice Sig LT-25 that is a nice flying plane and a good trainer (converted from gas to electric). http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...threadid=38685

Also, look through the electric discussion board on RC Universe and on The Ezone http://www.ezonemag.com/ .

Last word of advice, if you get anything other than a Zagi (that won't get destroyed when crashed), you REALLY need to get someone to help you learn how to fly. With any of these balsa planes you will crash and get discouraged if you try to fly by yourself. I was a good control line pilot and thought I could handle RC by myself with my first plane, I was wrong :stupid: . Ask anyone, it happens time after time that new guys show up, won't accept help, and drill their pride and joys into the ground.

Sorry for the soap box

Best of luck!!!
Keith