The LT40 is a great choice, but there are lots of other choices for a trainer plane, such as the Tower Trainer. Do some searches in RCU, you can find many threads discussing trainer planes and the tools and equipment you need to get started. One more thing to do is to find a local club or instructor. Some manufacturers will make it sound like their plane is so simple to fly that you can do it yourself. Don't believe them. A few people do this and are sucessful. Most who try give up after crashing and repairing their plane over and over.