ORIGINAL: BobbyGee
I hear you Righty!
I got started with electric because there's a big field behind my house which is just right for it. I can walk down in a couple of minutes and be flying. No mess to clean up afterward, either.
As for onlookers, be prudent. I don't mind havig an extra person or two stand next to me. If worse comes to worse I can get myself between them and the plane. If there are too many people around I wait for another day. I'd hate for a close call or worse to have authorities say that little planes are a hazard.
By the way, from what I've read, the SmoothE can handle a bit of a breeze, too. If money isn't holding you back, take the plunge into electrics. They're a blast!
Cheers!!!
BobbyG
Yeah I think I might get the SmoothE. Since i have started Glow planes my dad has gotten on the simulator and even flew on the buddy box a couple of times. I thinkl he wants to get into electric planes to so i think we might split the cost of the SmoothE.