Myself, I like SPADS, but if you want a balsa trainer this is what I would do. If you can afford it get a ARF trainer, heard LT was good balsa model, and a starter sport plan KIT. Learn to fly your trainer and take your time building your kit. About the time your done with your kit, you should be ready to advance, or at least have an understanding of when your ready to advance. Doing this you learn how to build while you are flying and since you are not antsy to fly you will build you second plane correctly and without haste. Or you can build a SPAD trainer in about the same time you can put together a ARF trainer and advance when you see fit. Either way good luck and happy flying.