I have seen this thing fly. For a trainer....a trainer.... - HOLY CRAP! Fast and aerobatic. I would think its a great craft to begin with and be able to grow a bit with aerobatics. I have the Hobbico Electristar. Nice plane but a bit underpowered and not very aerobatic. Not to mention the start up cost of batteries etc. Wish I would have gotten the Avistar instead. I just purchased a GP Super Sportster w/ OS .46 AX. As excited as I might be, im starting to think I might not be ready for its speed and might buy an Avistar to increase my skills a bit over the Electristar before flying the Sportster. You really cant beat a $100 ARF plane where all radio and engine gear can move forward to another great performing model.