Originally Posted by
Ryan I.
I noticed the same thing. I haven't flown in 7 years and my son who is 8 now is showing interest in flying so I thought I would pick up an ARF trainer. There really aren't very many choices out there for a glow powered high-wing trainer. Given the time of year it is most planes are on backorder right now too. I was hoping to spend around $100 like I did for my Tower Hobbies 40 years ago, not $250 for a Sig LT-40! Might luck out on Ebay or a local swap meet.
Actually, you are getting a bargain! That $100 purchase from 1980 would now cost $313 after factoring in general inflation!
If you are looking for sticker shock, check out a gallon of glow fuel at your local hobby shop. $35 per gallon! Hence why I no longer fly my YS 1.20 At $8 a flight, it is a bit too much for me.....
I still fly glow a fair bit, but pretty much only .40 size or less. Gasoline for me in the big sizes. Although I have gone to the dark side and have some foam electrics....