The J3 is a nice plane, but has some deficiencies that need correction before it becomes a decent flyer. The manufacturer clearly indicates that it is intended for intermediate flyers who already have basic flying knowledge. They say this for good reason: the J3 responds quickly, but flies fairly slowly and can easily be made to stall. Since you have experienced flyers available to you, you can probably do OK with it, but why not get the SuperCub? The SuperCub is the same price as the J3, but it has been designed to eliminate all of the faults of the J3. It has better performance right out of the box than the J3 does after its fully modified. The SuperCub is easier to fly, yet has better performance and is better resistant to crash damage. As Backyard Flyer magazine said in a recent article, the SuperCub is "the perfect beginner plane".