After MANY crashes and much frustration, I have finally figured out how to fly two of my gas powered planes! I have made at least 20 near perfect flights in the past 3 days. I even have been doing loops and rolls (on purpose this time) and sweet slow low passes just off the ground about 10 feet in front of me. I am addicted! I have been flying a Duraplane 40 trainer with a FOX .36 and an Aircore trainer 40 with a OS Max .46. The Duraplane is a nice docile plane that is great for aileron training and basic aerobatics. My Aircore trainer is a bit more sluggish in the air with its 64" wingspan and 6.75 lb weight, but the OS Max .46 really screams! This plane will climb out fast and takeoffs are accomplished with only 20 feet of runway! I love both of these planes because they are VERY strong! In fact, I once crashed the Duraplane straight into the ground at full throttle and only broke the prop, spinner, and bent the needle valve on the motor!! I would recommend either of these planes for beginners with my higher recommendation going to the Duraplane for building ease, easy parts availability (Home Depot), and great flight characteristics. A little more practice and I think I will try a low winged plane like the AT-6 Texan. I have always loved the warbirds and scale planes.