I cast a second vote for the Goldberg Protege. You can start it out as a trainer, then when you feel more comfortable you simply shift the CG vslightly and it becomes a very nice aerobatic plane. Not 3D mind you...but very capable. I've been flying for almost 10 years now and it is one of my favorite planes. Instructions leave a bit to be desired, but just study any step carefully that does not seem clear and dry fit everything before gluing...what is intended to come across in the instructions will generally make itself very clear after a bit of study. I run a .61 2 stroke on mine and love it!