Hey man get this plane, its $99 bucks but it will get you going. [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKLV7&P=ML]SKY FLY[/link] This is the first plane that I got and it fly's good. It fly's really good in 5 mph or less wind but I have flown it in around 15 mph but it wasn't the easiest thing to do. I'd say practice with it on light wind days and maybe you'll get better and be able to handle it in higher wind speeds. It has enough power to take off from the ground, but if the wind is to much for it you can always hand launch it. And the best thing about this plane is its strong and parts are cheap. You can get a whole new wing for 10 bucks. When I was first starting off I didnt have anyone to teach you so I crashed alot and you'll be suprised how tough this thing is. You'll have a blast flying this thing compared to the walmart toys. You can get this on pretty high, about 150 ft or so. Save up and get it, you won't be sorry. Also do a search for videos of it on youtube and you'll see its a good flying plane.