I finally picked up one of those $24 profile foamies from Value Hobby. This is my first 3D rc plane. I can fly it in the yard on days I can't go to the flying field. I'm flying it with my Spektrum Dx9 and Lemon DSM2 receiver. It was pretty easy to build and easy to fly. The EPP foam is pretty durable. I have really enjoyed this little plane even though I'm not much of a 3D pilot.