I am brand new to this, having received a Firebird Outlaw for my birthday earlier this month. I am now on my third one (one flew away and on died after hitting a tree), but have finally figured out how much wind is too much to fly in and how to (mostly) avoid the trees.

It's really a blast to fool around with and I am probably already hooked on RC flight. But because the Outlaw is just too small/light to deal with any wind (at least with me at the controls), I have ordered a T-Hawk, which should arrive by Monday. I expect that to do a little bit better in light winds, plus I really want the elevator control.

But I am already thinking of my next plane, and am considering the Multiplex Easy Star for the holidays. It won't be available in the U.S. until later this month, but I am wondering if anyone has had any experience with it in Europe (where it appears to be available, at least in kit form). Also, I am thinking about the RTF version, but then again it may be better to put my own (upgraded) electronics in it and to buy a 4 channel radio for future needs.

Any insight into the Easy Star and whether to go with the kit or RTF would be much appreciated.

Mike H.

PS I am really glad I found this forum -- the advice I have come across here has been invaluable.