Gary,
Sorry, I disagree. This plane is for a second plane and after a season then go for something extreme. Often beginners go for something way beyond their skill levels and loose the enjoyment quickley after distroying several planes rapidly. A full out 3d is not what I would consider a good second plane. Sometimes slow is better.
Many dropouts are due to going into the sport too fast, killing lots of planes and dropping out after spending lots for little gain.