for a beginner i would look at the big stik 60 with a super tiger 75. it is the perfect training and second airplane. just tame it down to low rates. i did my solo with mine. dont worry about that extra power you dont have to use it until later. for starting you should be with an instuctor. he will get you up then let you fly around. you wont need to use throttle in the beginning. this plane will cost a little more than your average trainer but i promise you will like it better then any of those ugly tainers. if you are thinking of buying a nexstar dont. i owned 1 .it is not as easy to fly as the big stik. it is underpowered also. if you really want to learn to fly get the big stik 60. it is so forgiving and very fun to fly. the price for the plane is 149.99 the motor is supertiger 75 109.99 the radio jr 6 channel or 7 channel you decide. 249.99. buy some field equipment maybe another 100.00 and for around 600.00 you will have a real flying machine. if you buy one of those 40 size trainers you still will pay 400.00 and you will get tired of it quick. go mthe extra distance you wont be disapointed. pat.... pasdena maryland