Sorry, Newbtorc, didn't pick up on your not having completed beginner training yet, so the Stryker 27 probably isn't for you. Try Hobbyzones Aerobird Challenger--all in a box, can be stored/ transported in the box, everything comes in the box, "takes a licking and still keeps ticking", flys slow and allows you to learn how. Will take a lot of "mistakes" and repair costs are minimal. Not the prettiest looking "plane" you'll see, but again, the design is to your benefit as far as being enduring :-) And, it's about $170 total too--depends on where you get it--local hobby store, or on the net. They're selling an Aerobird Extreme now, but you don't need that--just bigger and more bulky to transport and store. The Challenger does everyghing the Extreme will to--even has electronic combat modules that can be added for "in the air" combat--read the reviews .......................