If you're looking for a great plane to begin 3D with, buy a Hanger 9 Twist. This plane can perform 3D with ease and you can forget about the expo too! Huge barndoor throws plus, Futaba 3004 servos are fast, strong and cheap enough to do the job. All this for $99! You can build yourself a SPA3DT for around $15 too, but the Twist looks and performs outstandingly.