This plane is a great flyer. Beef up the motor box if going gas. Mine handles very well on the ground. I have a ST 2000 (1.20) in mine and it flies well (a little underpowered but nice). I may put in my ST2500 to have some fun with it though. Watch your nose weight with a gasser also. Mine balanced with no extra weight. A gasser may be heavier than my ST 2000.