A couple of opinion differences here for beginner pilots. With regard to a previous posting IMHO

"1. Check the tank for cracks in the seems...I had a crack in mine near the stopper and didn't know until fuel leaked over everything...take the tank out and fill it with fuel to test it...also others have had this problem with the Alfa. "

Pressurize the tank with air and hold underwater. Look for bubbles, make sure no water gets in lines. Make sure the stopper is tight but do not crack tank by overdoing it.

"3. Use a 2 blade prop...i think i had a 10x7 or 11x7 and it was able to takeoff a little quicker...i had the .40 size engine. "

Stay with the 3-blade for a while. It is designed to keep top speed down(you don't need it yet) and it also help to slow the plane down more quickly on landing approaches. Get a spare prop.

"4. Turn it into a taildragger....it is easier to taxi and landings are still nice and easy.....nothing to be scared of "

The tri-cycle gear is easier to handle for taxi, takeoff and landing. That is why you see it on all of the full scale airplanes now. You can convert it later if you insist. You bought a good product, don't butcher it and destroy any warranty you may have.
I have taught several student on Alpha's and they have all had great success and moved on to other planes now but still own their Alpha's.