i was like you, i learned flew the crap out of a 3 ch. electric flyer until i could fly it with my eyes closed, then i felt that i could move up to a bigger plane. i went with the Xtra Easy 2.... it has the largest wingspan out of any trainer i've seen, 69" .... and the Evolution Engine couldnt be easier to tune and control ....... i learned completely without a trainer, which is not recommended, but i did it ... and i did it with an Xtra Easy 2 .... take a look at it ....