I just recently purchased my first plane 4 days ago. I went with the new P-51D PTS from Hangar9. I have been researching every possabililty before I decided. A buddy of mine has been flying for about 5 yrs. and he really helped me decide how to go after he showed me all the park flieres he has in a pile collecting dust. What everyone hear said is true in one form or another as far as what to try and why.

I think the biggest thing to consider when deciding is what you want to do later on. The P-51D PTS starts off as a trainer with set flaps, airbrakes installed, and droops on the wings which can all be removed within a few mins. and is fully sport capable as is. It also comes with a flight simulator that is very close to real flight with this plane, and a buddy cord. It comes with a cord as well to use the supplied radio on the simulator. Actually can't use simulator any other way.

I've only had it out for one flight due to time, but it would've been the last without my instructor. This plane flies very well in moderate winds and man is it agile. Best of all, I won't have to go out and buy another once I get more experience. (pile of trainers above)

Just another option. Best of luck..