I agree with Newc and jrcaster about going with a .40 size plane. The cost isn't that much higher and you will have a much easier time learning to fly. Bigger does fly better! Another good point here is that there are a lot of .40 size kits out there for that new motor your going to buy, and not a whole lot for a .25! And shame on you jrcaster for suggesting an ARF! This is the "Kit Building" forum and the boy wants to BUILD his first trainer!!!

Johnny