Duraplanes tend to come out on the heavy side. The O.S. .46 LA would probably be a better choice than the .40 LA. A little bit of extra power could go a long way toward improving the flyability of the Duraplane trainer, especially if you're taking off from a grass field.

This Duraplane trainer is a kit, you will also need to purchase covering, covering tools, and other accessories to complete the airplane. You will need a radio system, and you will need field equipment for starting and maintaining the plane.

Why not consider the Thunder Tiger Easy Trainer 40H w/ Side Kick flight accessory combo?

http://www.thundertiger4u.com/easy-t...k-p-13081.html

At $259.99, the price not only includes a .40-size glow trainer with 61" wing span, a very high quality Thunder Tiger GP-42 glow engine preinstalled, and a Hitec Laser 4 radio system pre-installed, it also comes with all of the field accessories you need like a glow ignitor and charger, chicken stick, 4-way prop/glow wrench, fuel pump with fuel tubing and fuel cap it, even a cardboard carrying caddy for all of your starting accessories.

The $259.99 price even includes delivery right to your front door, the folks at http://www.thundertiger4u.com deliver any order over $150 for free.

You can read about Thunder Tiger's terrific all-inclusive glow trainer package over at the AMA's Sport Aviator website:

http://www.masportaviator.com/ah.asp?CatID=1&ID=124

The box will contain just about everything you need to go flying except a jug of fuel!

You'll have an instructor to help you. Instead of purchasing a plane that is designed to crash well, why not choose an aircraft that is designed to fly well instead?

Good luck and good shopping!