Sig publishes a great booklet called "The Basics of Radio Control" which if full of good info. It comes free with all Sig kits (which are fine kits I might add). I think they would probably send you a copy if you request it. I also recommend the Sig LT-40 for a first-time builder and flyer. It helped me by building my first plane. Its much easier to trouble-shoot if you know the plane inside-out.