This is pretty much my first experience with an rc plane. Assembly of the plane at times was slightly frustrating, but I eventually got it right. Currently, the only place I can fly it is the farmers' field behind my house. I had to wait for their crops to be harvested before I could go and use their field. The only drawback is that I have to hand launch the plane because the field surface is too rough current for a proper takeoff. It flies well, and yes, I've had my share of crashes while learning, but luckily, I haven't broken anything yet, and I attribute that to the soft plant material in the field. My other problem is landing. Every landing is like a controlled crash because of the terrain. I've been getting about 15 minutes of fly time total. I live in an area with a perpetual breeze, and it does seem to really fight the little plane and sometimes makes control difficult. All that aside, I'm still having fun with it, and that's the point, right? I think this plane is a nice setup, and it is a good value for what you get.
Jeremy 
