I agree with mrbigg. Bigger does fly better. my advice is when learning 3d pick an airframe that will allow you expand your flying ability and not develope any bad habbits or expectations. Just my personal opinion. When I started learning 3d I wanted to fly smooth and precise 3d manuvers. So I look for airframes that I could fly 3d as well as imac/pattern. That is why I recomend full bodied airplanes such as extra, edge, yak. When set up correctly they can be forgiving and easy to fly. And they look so much better! But these planes do not have the duribility as profiles. I say practice, practice, practice, on the sim, then get you a good capable air frame. and Keep 3d smooth and it will make you an awesome pilot! [8D]