I had bought this plane last summer and completed it durring late fall and winter. Im running a himaxx 4100 i forget the gearing right now, a 3 cell 11.1volt 1500mAh lipo. I maidened this plane mayeb 2 weeks ago, and I LOVE IT. this plane is very nice, it gives you the forgivness that is needed for a beginner 3d flyer. i have had my "hard landings" and the only thing is that the canopy breaks but is easily fixed by hot glue. I highly recommend this plane to anyone, beginner or not, its wonderful.