Robert keep up to date i am sure you will like the plane also check out rcuniverse forums there are a lot of post on this plane and lots more responses . Have heard no bad reviews on it. Another good kange plane is the Texas Hurricane i have that one with a 2.4 fpe on it flies it great but also could use a good 3.2 motor it is a little lighter than the laser at 14 lbs depending on motor choice.