I'm an old timer that has been glow for longer than I'd like to remember. First plane 1958. I love the sound of engines. Electric's are way too quite. I'm starting to change over now, but still have both. I love to fly my glow engines, but after the flight, the plane is a mess with all the glow oil all over it. Then I like my electric's more. As far as the cost of an ARF, try to build one and you'll find it costing TWICE as much. Wood prices are $$$$$. Pat Catans craft store closed and I got all of their balsa for 60% off. $350, but what a bargain for Midwest Balsa! I scratch build a lot.

Skyhawk
Sandusky, OH