Hi grussell,

At the top of the Beginners board is a thread with several good trainer recommendations. I read your original post and the comments from others. I have not had any experience with the airplane you ask about. I would encourage you to ask the people at your club and to find out what trainer boxes your club supports. This is an important step simply because it makes it easier for you to hook up on a buddy box at your field with an instructor. Less hassles if your equipment is compatible with the equipment at your club.

As an instructor, if a person came to me and asked what trainer to purchase, I would say go with the Hobbico Superstar 40 as a first airplane. IMHO I personally like Futaba electronics and OS engines. The OS 46 FX is a better engine than the OS 40 La. The La comes with this combo trainer ARF kit so if you go with this kit you will want to consider what engine option to go with. Others will tell you different things. In the end you have to make your own choice based on this kind of research. Again, check with the experienced people at your local flying club. If JR and Hanger 9 are the in house favorites, then I would probably go with that. Just pick a model that is well represented by others in your club. You most likely will be glad you did.