RE: Novice in Need
I wouldn't suggest electric unless you really just want the convenience. If you do go electric, skip the Super Cub and get a .40 size trainer that's electric (will likely require a simple conversion) .I'll give a huge +1 to the advice to get with a club, but I'll also say that you shouldn't buy anything at all until you've met with an instructor and attended training at least once. Many club instructors have trainer planes they use for teaching, so you can get a feel for what one flies like before spending your money. I'll also suggest that you consider offering your Corsair up for trade. If you really like it then by all means go ahead and save it to fly later, but quite a few more advanced pilots would trade you a nice sport model or trainer for it. BTW, a sport model by definition has the forgiving nature of a trainer with better maneuverability and usually much better wind handling. It's the classic second plane, but if you come across an Ugly Stick or a 4 Star, I've seen a number of guys do just fine with them as a primary trainer working with an instructor.