i also started with a megatech electric plane. it also had constant radio and speed control failures. piece of junk. the hobby shop took it back and gave me a hobby grade parkflyer. well anyway after 4 electric planes i got a spad trainer. it was ok it was definitely faster than electric but not terribly fast. i only had it flown the first time by a club trainer to get it trimmed out and then i flew it fine with no problems. if you want a glow plane that will behave like an electric trainer, get an lt-40 or lt-60. i think SIG manufactures them. anyway, they fly at the same speed as an electric parkflyer. i was amazed when i saw one flying. if you get this plane, you wont have any problems at all