Hello there,
My name is Kevin, I live in NW Ohio, and I am 15 years old. I'm very interested in flight and aviation, and I think that R/C Airplanes would be a great hobby to get into. I'm also currently studying for my Student Pilot's License (hoping to get up to my Private's License).

I need some suggestions for a great trainer for me. I almost got into the hobby last summer and bought a cheap tower hobby plane, I think it was called the Firebird or something. It had twin propellers and didn't fly at all. Then I researched gas trainer planes, and found a lot of great ones, but the one that really stood out was the Hobbico NexSTAR Select, which has a load of great features, but is really pricy, for me at least. I think it was around $450.00 for the whole kit, is this a lot for a model airplane? Here is the link for a review for the NexSTAR Select. [link=http://www.modelairplanenews.com/reviews/nexStar1.asp]NexSTAR Select Review[/link] There are a lot of reviews on the NexSTAR, so search google if you would like to know more information. I'm on a budget, so I don't want much or anything >$400.

I'm also looking for instructors, so if anyone that lives in Ohio and has been instructed, please reply with info/website.

Any help that I can get WILL be used in good manner. And just think, the more you help someone learn about a great hobby, the more the hobby can spread!

Thanks for any help!,

Kevin


P.S.- This is my first post in the forums, and I can't wait to meet all of you R/C Enthusiasts!