flyingrod, I didn't mean to sound negative, but you gotta admit, they are built very light, and very delacate. I believe a beginner would be very frusterated with one. I liked my Tiger moth, but just pulling a loop stressed the wings to a point where you would think they are going to come off. They are fun if you have experience, but I would think a new flier would want to learn on something he can have a blast with and not have to be so carefull with. You can slam something like an eagle around pretty bad and not hurt it, but if you pick up one of the GWS planes wrong, you can total it. They are fun, but just not a good first plane. Just my opinion.