Ibflying-

If you won't be flying till spring, I would consider getting an ARF rather than an RTF and taking the time to put it together.. You could then upgrade to a slightly nicer computer radio, like a Futaba 6EXA, which will be nice when you move to you second plane. You could also upgrade your engine. The .40 LA is pretty low on power. It will move a trainer OK, but is not known for it's spirited performance. A Supertigre GS-45 or 51 or a Thunder Tiger 46 Pro would be a good choice. Others would probably offer different suggestions.

Regards,
Scott