Hiya, from across the Border. All the advice you've been given is correct. I've got 7 planes to date - some brilliant and some not worth a penny!! Aerobird Swift, no, don't do it. First plane should be rudder and elevator, no ailerons - keep it nice and simple first then later ailerons. You need "air time", not repairing time. Cheap Sims are good. I've got 3 Strykers and gone and bought a really slow plane, the GWS Beaver. Out of the box it takes off in 15ft, climbs and is light (it can be updated later). Its only £25 with moto, then you'll need a cheap TX/RX, servos and esc (E-Flite do a 6 channl for £48 at Robotbirds). 4 hours build time and your off! If you need further advice RCU is always here. Check out Ozrcboys website - brilliant!! I'm usually up till 3am Greenwich time for help. Byeee[X(][X(][X(]