I am new to RC planes (about a month now) so I can share my experience. I started by joining AMA, finding a local club, and instructor. I researched trainers and found the Hobbico NexStar. This is a great trainer! Not in just my opinion but also in the 3 instructors that I have had. I bought the whole kit (plane, radio, engine, caddy, etc) for about $400 and have not regretted it a bit.

Just a newbies opinion!

P.S. I am looking to build and am looking for a F4U Corsair Giant Scale. Anyone know where one is available? It has been discontinued...

Thanks in advance.

Richard