I remember going through this decision, it can be fun and frustrating but Don't rush your decision. Try to narrow it down to a few planes based on solid recommendations from here and from your fellow club members who know how you fly. Then research the suggested planes to narrow down to the 1 or maybe 2 (You may even go through the same process to find the right engine). It was a good chance to learn a lot about the various planes and enjoyed the experience. I found than many people will suggest a plane just because they like theirs, yet after researching I discovered the suggestions, in some cases, would have been poor choices for me. I ended up with a 4*60 ARF but think my number 2 and 3 choices would have been ok (I can't recall the models) due to the research. Have fun and enjoy the learnings.