well I just purchased an electric trianer for $60. I don't know if this will be similar in any way to my Cessna but took ya'lls advise to start out smaller. If I really enjoy the trainer I will build the Cessna and fly her too but baby steps seems to be key in the rc plane hobby. I got a electric firebird it was the cheapest thing I could find that I could practice landing and taking off. I"M SO EXCITED TO GET GOING!!!!