If you are just getting into RC flying or even if you are going to give 3D a try, maybe you should look into an EPP plane. Something rugged or !QUOT!Indestructible!QUOT!. Go to [link=http://www.funplanes.com]Funplanes[/link] and check out their videos. Not the best looking planes but they seem pretty forgiving and are still very 3D capable. Then move on to the others.