I learned on the Alfa 60, It is a great flyer. I us a OS 61 with a 12/5 prop. The only thing is the tank is so big that the plane is nose heavy when full of fuel. Landings are a little fast till the fuel level drops. I have flown for 40 min. and still have fuel in my tank. The club I belong to now highly recomends this plane to a beginner.
Hope this helps. I love this plane.

Walt