The two planes are both trainers and come with the built in SAFE technology, but are so different from each other in terms of size and of course ease of use. You will definitely be able to teach yourself to fly if you buy either of these planes.

The Apprentice has a large wing span of 59" and you definitely need to use a very large site to fly it properly. IMHO your local parks and ball fields are not where this plane belongs. I would urge anyone owning this plane to fly it at a designated rc flying site, a farmers field would be great if you had any around.

This plane with the SAFE technology has both the size and power to be able to handle winds far better than the Sport Cub S with its 24" wingspan and its very light weight.

There is no doubt that your overall flying skill using the far larger plane will be better as you will be able to learn how to fly in windy conditions and that would prohibit flying the smaller Sports Cub S.

However, with the Sports Cub S you can just hop in your car and not worry about breaking a wing with the small size Super Cub S and go to the nearest park or playfield, or if on the weekend one of the local school sites.

For me to fly one of my large planes it is a minimum 3/4 hour drive each way to a designated rc plane field to which if you want to use you need to join one of the MAAC local flying chapters.