Dreamer, you're not going to get a better value than a CA Widebody. If cost is a consideration, start with the Widebody 40 instead of the 60. If you're ready to spring for the Eclipse or Fantasy, that strikes me as a pretty big leap from having a couple kits under your belt. You seem to be the kind of guy pattern flyers want to meet and help. Do you know any pattern flyers in your area? If not, my advice is to attend a pattern meet or two, see who's flying in Sportsman and Intermediate, see what they're flying, talk to the pilots, ask a lot of questions. With any luck you'll come away with lots of good information and maybe even a coach to help you with building & flying. Also click on http://www.nsrca.org/beginnerA.htm for more tips.