One thing I don't think was mentioned is that once you learn to fly, the engine, servos and receiver from your .40 size trainer can be used in your phantom once you learn to fly. With a little practice you could be flying that phantom later this year. I started out exactly two years ago this month with a Hangar 9 Alpha Trainer, I now fly a 40% Carden Cap 232. Learing to fly is not hard but its something you don't want to try on your own.