Hey madfoot,

I am twelve and also want to get started in this hobby.

I have been doing research on a beginner plane and such.

I think glow planes is where all the fun is. I flew my friends Wingo and thought it pretty ho-hum(3ch controls, 5mph speeds)

If you buy a radio and can afford it, get a 6ch computer radio(around $179.99) it will save u money in da long run... (dont need to buy new radio when you fly a flaps + Retracts plane)

An engine for a glow plane would be about $60-up to 150 new, for a .40 - .46 sized engine.

Try the OS. LA series, they are about $60 -68 on tower hobbies for either a .40 or .46.

Or get an Evolution Engines for $80. it has more power.

ELECTRICS

They are usu. slow(stereotype!), only run for 10 mins at most on a charge, and usu can only do rudder, throttle, and elevator (pretty ho-hum unless fast)

They are a tad cheaper, but not by much.

Yub Yub(David)