I too started with the NEXTstar great plane still have mine too now have two other plane . I started to fly in the late summer 2004. I have anyother a Hobbico supperstar 40 also good plane. AND WITH HOBBICO you can't go wrong great support. For the money and with all you get good buy.
Just check out the prices some hobby shop wants to retire with it. I paid over $510.00 CND They are now $469.00 here.