I get not going electric. I fought it off a long time. Now though, once I got my feet wet and have seen what's possible, well let's just say I'm hooked. I doubt seriously it will have an affect on my gas flying though. Other than the fact I'll have maneuvers I want to try pretty well perfected on smaller less expensive, maybe easier to fly stuff?

I know also what you're saying about banging the sticks around as well. Not real crazy about that either.

And the fingers not quite there yet? That's what I'm talking about. Flying scale planes to learn 3D might not be the best plan? Those fingers will get there quicker if you'll get on a 3D trainer (for the same reason you don't use a military combat plane for your basic "learning to fly" plane?). Power it any way you like. Currently building a Mojo 65 from a big box of sticks. That will replace a plane I've lost track of how many times I've had to glue it back together. 3 serious crashes over the last couple seasons though. Both planes large 20cc gas powered profiles with a lot of wing area, under 8lbs. Super easy to fly, do very well at low speeds so you can fly low and slow comfortably. They give you more time to think and react when "stuff" happens? That's what makes them so good as trainers.

Whatever, recommend you consider a different plane if you want to get serious about 3D - whatever your style turns out to be. -Al