hey Cole, I have an alpha trainer I just got into the air the other day and all I had was a mechanical fuel pump, a glow igniter, and a cardboard box to carry towwls, window cleaner, extra props,(two blade 10x7) and extra rubber bands. I start it by hand very easily so there is no need for an electric starter for me. I also have a couple of screwdrivers to make sure everything is tight before flight time.

ONE MORE THING!!!!!!!!

The first flight on the alpha, the side pinstripes came off and wrapped around the elevator and almost took down the plane!!! if I may make a suggestion....... be sure you ether superglue the stripes or take them off like I did. You might want to glue most all of the overlapping monocoat to be sure it dosent come off during flight.

I think the alpha is a fine, fine plane to learn on.

good luck!!!

Joe