What Tattoo just posted I think is a perfect example where the low cost, low personal investment and durable plane can greatly help some new pilots. From the post, it is my impression that Sassy had a bad experience with her first plane(s). She became overwhelmed with the fear of crashing again that she couldn't concentrate on learning to fly. I'd say this is not the norm, but I can understand how some would react this way. From what I gather, what the SPAD did is allow Sassy to concentrate on flying as opposed to worrying about crashing. In her case, this is what was needed to make RC enjoyable for her. I still hold to my durable planes make some pilots dangerous, but I don't believe that in this case it made her dangerous as the fear she had of crashing was not realistic, i.e. it was unfounded.

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