Another excellent trainer setup is the Hobbico NextStar. I put one together for my boy, but used my own OS .46 AX and Futaba 7C radio. This plane is available with an OS .46Fxi, 4 ch. Futaba radio and a NextStar version of the Real Flight flight sim in the box. Very easy to put together. I've had a blast with my son's just shooting touch-n-go's (usually lasts about a half hour per tank), and it glides very well when I fly out the tank of fuel. Overall a great flying basic trainer.

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No mater what plane you go with, take your time and if you don't understand something, ASK! Most of the guys on the forum have a lot of experience and are more than willing to assist you all they can. Also don't trust any ARF that simply bolts on the tail - always expxy the tail end on, and make sure it is aligned with the wing and fuselage. This will give you a great flyer - it worked on my boys NextStar.

Scott