Originally Posted by
AllModesR/C
I see many guys flying those at my field. They seem to fly very slowly which is good for someone new. Personally I prefer the rumble of an internal combustion engine but I'm sure those are a more hassle free way to jump into the hobby.
Actully it's the technology behind the Apprentice that is fantastic. In the 'low' trainer mode the airplane will not and cannot be flown to anything more than 15 degrees of bank or pitch. Turn off the transmitter and it will circle glide to a landing. It is ALMOST capable of teaching a patient student to fly by themselves.
One of my students only needed two flights on a buddy box and he's off flying by himself and getting better even in Oklahoma's moderate winds.