The Modeltech J3 Cub (48" wingspan) is what I am currently learning to fly with. It is my 1st gas plane and so far I have had 7 succesful flights including a "dead stick" maiden! I did spend alot of time practicing with "Realflight" beforehand which helped alot. It is fairly squirrley on the ground but lands real nicely. Mine has a Magnum .28 2stroke with a 9x6 Master Airscrew and that combo gives you more power than you will ever need! I am sure their are easier to fly kits out their but this one is doable IMHO (plus its really cheap).