Something to keep in mind is that some guys have been flying for a while. Flying becomes second nature and it is easy to forget just how chalenging it is to a new pilot. I have been flying for 2 years and I just retired my trainer so i could put the radio into my first low wing plane. You should start with a trainer, thats what they're for. I am building a 4-Star and i can tell by the design that it will not stand up to the abuse a good trainer will. If it is possible for you i would also recommend that you build your trainer fom a kit. You will learn a lot about how the airplane works and you will understand how they're built. You will also be able to repair the plane much easier if you know how it was built and have the plans.