skyflier, As you can see, there is as many opinions out there as there is plane choices out there. We don't all have the same attraction to the same type of airplane. My preference is toward scale civilian type airplanes therefore I have many Cubs and Cessna type planes in my hanger. I flew RC for over 10 years before I bought my first "ugly stick" because.........well the're UGLY! I like nice looking planes that look like real airplanes. Just my preference. Sure the stick flies nice, but in order for me to tolerate it being in my hanger I had to put a cowl on it and build a cockpit with with a red baron pilot in it. It was done in a cartoon style not trying to be scale like, but at least it had a pilot. So if you lean toward scale type planes don't avoid going in that direction, just go slowly and ease into it. A "semi-scale" plane like the Tower Cub ARF has little things done to it to improve the flight characteristics over a model that is an absolute dead accurate reduced size copy of the original. This has been done to model airplanes forever. The dead accurate reduced size model, "true scale", is more difficult to fly than a "semi-scale" version of the same plane. Some of the things done to the Tower semi-scale Cub are a lengthened fuselage. slightly taller vertical stab, slightly wider horz. stab, slightly increased wing core size and a different airfoil section. All of these non scale changes are subtle and don't make the plane look strange and out of wack, but do improve the ease of flying it. This is the kind of scale plane you want to "ease into" in the scale arena. More model planes are actually semi-scale than true scale especially in the lower cost entry level market. Some are more "semi" than others and some go too far and look strange. The Tower Cub is a good mix between true and semi scale. It still looks like a J-3 Cub, still has some Cub flight characteristics, yet is pilot friendly. If a Cub is the type of plane that appeals to you, get some taildragger experience with your converted trainer, and some help from a Cub flyer in your club and you can do it. A Cub flying mentor to help at first is vital. Don't go totally alone. BTY.... the Tower Cub ARF is on sale right now @ $149.99 ! With a Tower code discount coupon you can get another $10-15 off the $149.99 price. How is $135-$140 sound for that plane? Also BTY, an O.S. 46 AX will fly it quite well, no mega money motor is needed. Enjoy !