After my disasterous attempt to fly my Aerobird I put together a Slow Stick and flew today. After correcting a few trim issues it was flying great! I know it isn't that exciting but it was my maiden flight for this plane and my first sucessful flight ever, and I didn't even break anything! I just felt the need to share this as I am still walking on the clouds. I may be wrong here (and please correct me if I am) but I would have to say that the Slow Stick would be an outstanding first plane for someone. After buying all the parts in addition to the kit you will spend about as much as an ARF but the self-recovery and slow flying characteristics of this plane are awesome. The kit by itself is only about $35 so spare parts are cheap. Also, with a roll of clear packaging tape and maybe a little glue you have your self what my father calls a Slow Stick repair kit.

Brett