It's a common misconception that RC is more like REAL flying. RC has all the feel of a simulator without the reset button whereas with CL you feel directly how the model is reacting to the wind and your control inputs. In other words, it puts you in the pilot's seat (but without the G forces, luckily). We routinely fly within a tenth of a second from total destruction with a slow moving stunt plane (13 times in every flight) and far less than that with a combat plane as Dave mentioned.

I fly both types and I can quite honestly say that I get far more sheer enjoyment flying CL. OK, I'll admit that CL is second nature to me and I'm a very average RC flier but I've yet to see an RC pilot who LOOKS like he's having fun. And isn't it all about having fun?