I highly recommend the Hanger 9 Alpha for 1st plane. I learned on it, still have it, and still like to fly it. When they say it takes an hour to have it ready, there are not kidding. Great flying plane. After 8 months on it I can do some pretty fun aerobatics even though it is still a trainer that wants to fly one way only. Good plane to learn on. Cant miss with the Evolution .40 motor. Great motor for dummies like me. I highly recommend it as a 1st plane for anyone.