ORIGINAL: Shortymet55
ORIGINAL: piper_chuck
Here's a question for you. If cost is a concern, have you considered a less expensive plane? At $389.99, the Hangar 9 Alpha 60 RTF is not necessarily the most economical choice.
The reason Im getting the Alpha 60 is because when I went to the flying club, that is the plane the guy recommended, and he said its worth the extra price.
There's value in listening to local sources. Personally, I'm not convinced it's worth the extra $140, especially if you've got a limited budget, but maybe I'm cheap.
Anyway, here's some more food for thought. If you can read directions and have even a modest ability to put things together, give serious consideration to buying an ARF instead of an RTF. While it's nice to be able to have the plane ready to fly in an hour, what have you learned? Assembling an ARF will teach you how to install many of the components including the radio and engine, and you will learn how to properly align the wing and tail surfaces. These lessons will be very helpful on your second and subsequent planes.