i would say it is advanced to the point of second or third plane. the 30 4c is under powered to the point of slow climb outs. you have to dive some for a loop. wind really buffets the plane around. take offs require a fair amount of rudder. don't get me wrong i like flying the little plane. it also looks great on the ground and in the air. you just have to be paying attention when flying it. the landings are easy if calm but not up to trainer specs. maybe if you put in more power it would be easier. but then it would fly like every thing else. i think the real one did'nt have unlimited vertical ether.