bb- trust hogflyer concerning his advise about flying this plane. It is not a beginner's plane, even on a buddy box. You'll get a lot more enjoyment starting on trainer in the long run. Learn how to fly it, then progress into a second and third plane before you try this one. This is at least a third or fourth plane, not a first plane. Simulator's can teach a new pilot a lot ( I still like to use them even after 25 years of flying), but they are not a be all, do all. There are too many varibles that the sims can never duplicate in real life. I've seen and taught a lot of students who were good on sims, but still needed an instructor to learn how to fly the real thing (model that is). It never ceases to amaze me how they always say how much different it is when they actually take that first flight. It looks like a great plane, but I would hate for it to be turned into a pile of sticks before your ready to fly it successfully. Good Luck