The formosa is not really a beginner's first plane. However, you should be ok with it if you have some flying experience with the tiger moth. The stock set up comes with a 350 size motor, which is enough for some basic aerobatic maneuvers. Make sure that you use at least a light 7-Cell battery pack if you fly it stock. A thunder power 2C 2100 mah is a good choice and doesn't harm the stock motor. If you need some power, go with brushless.