Chris, you can't go wrong with the Tower Trainer. It is as rugged as most of the trainers on the market.

If you decide to purchase this, you may want to go to the build your own combo option and upgrade to the 6 channel radio. That will give you enough radio to grow into the hobby without having to buy another radio when you want to get into flaps and retracts.

The Tower .46 engine should be a good match for this airplane. You will be flying it most of the time at half throttle anyway. Also the .46 will have enough power for any .40 sized aircraft you may want in the future.

Another Combo you may want to look into is the Hobbico Ultra-tote Field box complete combo. It has most of the things that you will need at the field to be able to enjoy this hobby.

DO NOT USE CAR FUEL IN AN AIRPLANE ENGINE. Most of the car fuels do not have enough oil content for an airplane engine. You want about 20 percent total oil content, preferably with some Castor oil in the mix. Also keep your nitro down to 5 to 15 percent.

You may want to read back through this thread for other things you may need, and make sure you get an instructor. Get involved in a local flying club and join AMA. An instructor will not only help you learn to fly, but also help you to make sure your model is safe, and constructed properly.

When you go to the field with your brand new model airplane, do not put the wing on. Let the instructor inspect the airplane and tell you if there are any changes you need to make before you get to see it fly. Most changes will be things you can do at the field so don't get discouraged.

Ask Chopper man, there is no feeling like getting behind the sticks of an airplane, and no feeling like soloing your first trainer.