I'm a novice who has gone against the trend and switched to gas after 2 1/2 years of electrics. I guess spending $500 for a Hacker. speed control and batteries (not to mention the cost of the a/c) just to fly a 5 lb. plane for 8 mins
WOW-- I don't think I have ever read of somebody going to giant scale (and gas) because it is cheaper. Makes me feel a lot better.
PS-- you will love it.