I was kind of looking at starting again with a smaller electric like the Alpha 450 instead of gas for a few reasons, including the lack of oil clean-up and the fact that a smaller plane would suit my current living accomodations better. I'm currently living in an apartmet with little storage space. However, that Hobbistar 60 now has my attention as well, especially with the payment options from Tower Hobbies to ease the pain of the cost a bit. I'm glad I posted here, and I'm open to any more suggestions.

I'm still liking the price of that FMS Sky Trainer RTF, but after reading the reply about foam (thanks, GraemeEllis), I'd like to get even more insight on planes made with this material (and perhaps any info of this plane in particular if anyone has any experience with it). This would be the quickest way to get me in the air again at this time, however now I have serious doubts if it will keep me happy until I can afford something else.