Bubba and CGRetired have hit the nail on the head. I'm going to put it plain and simple, if you try this plane as a first plane you're going to wind up with a good supply of kindling for your fireplace. I've been flying for 9 years now and I too love biplanes, and when I fly a Pitts it's a handful for me to fly. They are probably one of the most difficult biplanes to fly, and definitely not a plane to try and learn on.

Hope this helps

Ken