It does resemble the Piper Cherokee in tricycle configuration. Do you want something to have fun and putt around with, or are you looking for a model that will teach you as much as possible? If the latter I would suggest a low wing tail wheel (conventional gear) airplane. If a trainer were the sun, a low wing conventional gear model would be the moon. It will show you what it's like to fly the "other half" of available sport models. Variety in aircraft and precise flying standards are what make pilots improve. I can't personally vouch for the quality of that ARF and have never ordered from Pacific Aeromodel Inc.