i just got started flying a few months ago and i ended up buying a hobbistar 60 for my first plane. its a high wing flyer and it handles just awesome. because of the big wingspan its a bit tricky to land in the wind but if your learning you shouldn't be flying in that much wind anyways. anyways i've never been close to crashing and this is my first plane so i highly recommend it. it has a 6 foot wingspan and its a real flyer........good luck