I agree with PlaneInsane here. Although it is a very friendly plane, you'll want to have someone with experience test-fly and check you out with it.
Depending on how you power it, they are very nice planes.
I built the kit(twice) and am very pleased with what I have, but set as it is, it's no beginner's plane. So be mild with your throws, and whatever you do=DO NOT put in more then what it calls for. Follow all the suggestions in this thread and you'll love it.
PS, My EXTRA is pictured in my avatar.