Sorry I'm late to the conversation, alex001, but I'd recommend you take a serious look at the Thunder Tiger Easy Trainer .40 Super Combo with free Side Kick bundle at www.thundertiger4u.com:

http://www.thundertiger4u.com/thunde...de-p-7284.html

The Easy Trainer Super Combo includes a high quality airframe, a powerful, easy-to-tune Thunder Tiger GP-42 engine, and a Hitec Laser 4 radio system. The Thunder Tiger Side Kick package that is also included comes with glow ignitor and wall charger, 4-way prop and glow wrench, fuel pump, fuel cap kit and fuel line, starting stick, and even a carrying caddy for your flightline accessories.

This is a very complete package that includes everything you need except a bottle of fuel to get in the air. The $265.99 price tag includes free shipping; thundertiger4u.com ships all orders $150 or higher free via ground in the U.S.

There is an excellent review of the Easy Trainer Super Combo package at the AMA's Sport Aviator website available here:

http://www.masportaviator.com/va.asp...leName=Thunder Tiger Easy Trainer 40 Plus

This is the best value in a complete trainer package currently on the market. It includes everything you need and nothing that you don't. I've flown Tower Trainers, Nexstars, and Avistars and they're all nice planes. If I needed a new trainer, however, the Thunder Tiger Easy Trainer .40 Super Combo with free Side Kick package is what I would buy for either myself or a friend.

No matter which trainer you decide on, I know you'll have a lot of fun learning to fly. Good luck and good shopping!