Hi.

Sort of all depends on how much money you want to spend on that good trainer. There are a lot of great RTF's (Ready to Fly) out there, one that I used and highly recommend is the Hobbico NexSTAR Select. What's nice about it is that it comes with engine (OS 46), radio (Futaba 4 channel non-computer), and the computer simulator that helps you learn to fly basics before going out to the field. It also has a few built in gizmo's that you can use.. your decision. It has wing tip spoilers and brakes that both work great and are real useful for a new pilot in training. I didn't use the AFS (Automatic Flight Stabilization) so I won't comment on that except to say that it has that too. One nice thing is that it is slightly bigger than most trainers. That makes it easier to see, and iss a bit more relaxed while flying.. seems to fly easier, floats better.. I dunno, but it seems easier to fly. I had a Tower 40 trainer and it flew ok, but the NexSTAR was easier to fly.

Then, when you get there (out at the field), it is always best to work with an instructor on a buddy box until you are savy enough to solo. Then, another nice thing with the NexSTAR, is that it can be modified to make it a tad bit more of a complex flyer. There is a whole forum string here on RCU on modifying the NexSTAR to make it do more.

Yep, there are others for sure. Midwest makes a couple that are great trainers, as does Goldberg, and others. But, one thing I can truly recommend is the NexSTAR Select. You can get the whole thing for around $350 or so, goes on sale for that often. Tower Hobbies, for instance has them in stock.

DS