Newb here looking for first airplane (trainer). I was leaning heavily toward the Mini Apprentice. Now wondering if I would be better off learning and flying the full size Apprentice. If it were all about money, spending less would make sense if they are equal as trainers and equally to be outgrown. But, it does not appear that either are aircraft that I would rapidly outgrow.
I know the larger plane would have greater visibility (important with my 76 year old eyes).
I will be doing all flying at a local club (large grass runway). The full-size (with taller landing gear I presume) might be better on grass.
I like the larger battery ability of the full-size. Is the full-size easier to fly?
With the full-size being nearly twice the RTF weight of the Mini, can I presume the motor and receivers are different?
Transporting the full-size may be a bit more difficult, but with the proper rack I believe it would carry well in my pickup.
So considering the STS is $100 more than the Mini, is buying the full-size a reasonable choice or would I be foolish to spend the extra $100??