Kokamo, the U CAN DO 3D 40 is a great plane.... not any kind of 3D trainer, but if you dont kill it right away you may enjoy it for a long time. Keep in mind some basic differences between a trainer and a 3D design. A trainer will withstand a substantial amount of abuse, a 3D is built light, much more fragile and doesn't take much to break. Simply flying too fast can kill a plane like the U CAN DO. So go into it as well prepared as you can, and enjoy. My personal recommendation is the Twist 40 as a good transition to 3D. It's far more forgiving than a U CAN DO. Good luck to you.