Originally Posted by sigrun

Don't agree. A novice buiild doesn't have to be Pro perfect nor is that expected of a beginner. But once past the solid wing trainer stage, important thing is to build light and and engine right so the model will fly right. Trying that first loop without knowledge and from too low an entry before just pulling tight as so many n00bs are wont to do will result in splinters and and a loss of confidence with a high wing loading and too fast a model. A light wing loading at lower speed might just have sufficient radius to save a mistake from being 'a close run thing' to a build time again experience. I well recall my own experience as a youth. Flying the right combo was all smiles and fun. Flying the wrong one wasn't.