Wow guys, there's definitately some good advise here and a bit of un-needed bashing. I was asking a seemingly simple question and not asking my personal character to be judged by people I've never met let alone digging up past threads I've posted. Why not send me a PM if you have something that concerning. Again, thanks for all the good advise. </p>

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people in this forum will check a members profile and post to see how much experience one has so as to offer proper advice

I have a cap with a fiberglass fuselage and sheeted wings. I fly with a 55AX engine. I had a 46 on there and it just did not have the power to hover or go vertical. It flew "ok" with a 46 but there is no way it would have flown with a 40 on there. You really should listen to everyones advice on here. There is alot of smart stuff being said. I know that trainers are not the "coolest" and most attractive aircraft on the market but if you pick one up and commit to flying two or three times a week over the summer then you should be able to fly your cap in one to two months. Remember that caps have to land "hot" so they dont stall. Make sure you use minimal throws and set it up with some expo. I recommend at least -20 to -25% expo;l especially on the  first few flights to get those jitters we all have with a new plane.......Andy</p>

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Looking at the specs for that plane, the flying weight is estimated at 5.5 lbs.  That is heavy for a 40 LA.  The wing loading works out to about 22.5 oz/sq ft.  That means that off grass, its unlikely the 40 LA will be able to develop enough airspeed to lift the plane.  Further, if it does get airborne, you're most likely going to pull too much elevator, inducing the famous "Snap" roll on take off.  A previous recommendation that the CAP 232 is a good third plane is good advice.  If you haven't progressed in your flying skills to be able to distinguish between a snap roll, a spin, and a radio hit, then you're not likely to succeed long term with the CAP 232.  </p>

What may seem like harsh words in earlier posts is actually well intentioned, but stern, advice to help you succeed.   At this stage of your learning to fly, you have no idea how much you really don't know, but a qualified instructor, with the appropriate plane, will push you up the learning curve very quickly. </p>

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Good to hear your ambitious about learning to fly. A simulator is good practice and will get you on your way fast. The airplane you bought is going to be hard to learn with. I learned to fly with the simulator but was glad to be flying a trainer once at the field. Try to find someone as a resource and helper that is local, you will need some help. Find a good CHEAP training airplane to abuse while learning. With the simulator pratice intill you can take-off and land EVERY time on the runway. Also, pratice flying oval, square, and figure-8 flight patterns. You can consider yourself proficent in these manuvers when you fly them at the same altitude and speed consisiently. If your simulator has weather pratice the aformentioned manuvers with varying weather conditions. Dont get discouraged !

here is a cheap trainer airplane on tower hobbies it should work with your os la .40. stay out of high winds lets say less than 10 mph winds and you should be alright. the link is below</p>

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http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXCAS2&amp;P=0</p>

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All of the above posters are correct in saying you are underpowered. I have a .40 LA (10x6) on a .40 size Big Stick and it barely gets off the ground.