My first build was a top flight Contender, real nice plane, easy to build, but was just a little too much for my ability. Second kit was a tower fun-51; real easy build, real cheap, and one of the best flyers i have had to date. I transitioned from trainers to this plane and found it easy to fly and landings are better (easier) than my trainer. it also took me as far as 3d flying and learning basic pattern flying. I got lots of bangs for my buck