I'm a beginner; have flown the firebird commander (2 radio - no elevator) 4 times and managed to lose it when it crashed into a residential area. I had lots of fun with it though.

I'm trying to decide between a Aerobird Challenger and a Slow Stick.
My questions: Can the slow stick be flown to great altitudes like the firebird? Can it be flown fast if desired through mods? From a video I saw of the slow stick it was flown in a very small area and seemed pretty boring. It was very maneuverable though. While I would enjoy its manueverability I also enjoy being able to take it to great heights and be able to control it from afar.

I fly in fairly strong winds here. Will the Slow stick manage these as well as the Aerobird challenger?

Other advantages of an Aerobird over a Slow Stick include the brushless motor and safer, more durable back mounted pusher propeller.

I understand that the power pack and radio can be taken from the slow stick and used in a different plane. What kind of plane upgrades are popular once I get bored of the slow stick?

Thanks!