I have to agree with RCKen, considering that the flight simulator that comes with the package can be downloaded for free as a demo with the nextar. You can easily get started flying much cheaper, with a plane that flies just as well and have an extra $150 in your pocket to buy a better transmitter if you wish. Or, buy Realflight 3.5 or 4.0 (the full version) with what you will be saving. The wing mounting system be it rubber bands or nylon bolts is negligent. I would even prefer rubber bands on a trainer. My entire point is, you can have a nice trainer in the air and learn to fly just as easily as the next guy cheaper than $400.