Hi there,

I am about to embark on my first RC-aircraft, I did some control line flying when I was a kid and also have flown real gliders and been a flight sim addict from the first days of PC flight simulators.

I decided to start on an electric RC plane over gas so that I can take it off on holiday with me to Brazil in a couple of months and where I am going I don't think it would be that easy to get nitro fuel. After reading several posts here and researching through the magazines and the internet I was attracted to getting a GWS Beaver (and still am). I have a Futaba 4 channel transmitter on its way to me (an ebay deal in a package with RC sim software). My only hesitation in going out right now and buying the Beaver is that really I would prefer a 4 channel trainer (ie I want the ailerons as well as rudder, elevator and motor control).

Does anyone have any suggestions for an easy to fly/easy to build trainer that has aileron control? I am happy to build the plane but would prefer a ARF over full build or RTF. Also, I guess I want something that is easier to field fix. On that subject are the foam planes superior to traditional covered balsa?

Thanks for the help,

Adam