I have flown electric flyers for about one year. I have flown a four channel trainer three times on buddy box. The instructor only took off. He never had to take controls. I have a buddy selling a 110" wingspan plane. The plane is very light with a k&b .61 in front. He flew it once and has to sell it for money. He said it flew fine. It is three channel. Throttle,elevtor,and rudder. It is styled like a cub. I have the radio for it. The radio is a jr quattro. Would this be an ok plane to solo on. I like challenges. By the way the plane is being sold for $70 with motor and plane, no radio. My club does not require you to solo on a four channel trainer. I would of course have a instuctor help me fly it, probably ten times or so before trying to solo.

Sounds like a good deal whether you use it to solo or not.

Three channels would not be MY choice, but for years they were about all anyone flew. (Due to radio limitations.) You can learn on it though.

I would definitely keep the rudder set up on the left stick. That way you'll know how to use rudder once you move to a plane with ailerons. Many people will suggest putting the rudder on the right stick, as it will be your primary control for turning the plane.
Dennis-

Thanks for the input. I already own planes with ailerons(electrics) and know how to coordinate aileron and rudder. I just wanted a big slow flying plane to fly at the field. I should have said my first solo on a large scale glow plane.

Yep sounds like a deal to me AND generaly the bigger the easier to fly.

in Aus we have to meet certain criteria for bronze wings (basic solo level) and it includes a roll which can be done on easily on a rudder plane with a bit of coordination