Originally Posted by J330

An ARF might not turn you on much, but it's cheaper and faster to get to the end. There are VERY NICE kits on the market, and then, you have Chevette/Vega/Pinto/Citation quality, that go A to B, but not so classy a ride. That said, VMAR ARF's are the low end to get under $100 and have most of the build done for you. Check out the list and see what grabs you. The covering is garbage but reinforce some bulkheads/landing gear areas with epoxy and it will stay together better. It's for the budget minded. Remember RCU has a Marketplace to buy cheap planes from members, but shipping is free on Vmar. http://www.ebay.com/sch/vmarshop/m.h...p2047675.l2562

If you're in a big rush.....Many electric choices too. Again, it's a low end ARF. See Cessna, Picanto, and maybe the Grasshopper for the low end choices. Picanto has all the character of a classic trainer. But these are not kits.