I bought my first kit around 1992. Got it about half finished, then let it sit for 5 years. Then I hooked up with a local club and they helped me finish my kit and then they taught me to fly. Since then, I have built about 1 kit per year. I cannot imagine ever purchasing an ARF now. I did consider this at the time I bought the kit, thinking an ARF would be easier since I was more interested in flying than building. However, I found that building is such a large part of the hobby. especially in the northern climates where we spend several months a year with cold weather.