I finished an E-Starter a little while ago, love it, and highly recommend it. I've graduated from Aerobird to GWS P-51 (which I very quickly smashed to heck) and decided on the E-Starter to really get the hang of aileron flying. The plane has stable flight characteristics, good performance, nice recovery capabilities. If you get one, check the forums for constructions tips. I reinforced the tail with wood strips and glassed the entire fuselage and wing for strength. When (or if) I get tired of it I can move all the guts to another GWS plane (looking at the Spiifire). You can also easily upgrade to brushless using the Himax geared setup that you can get at allerc.com. You can also buy the E-Starter in "Slope Glider" form to use for parts for less than $30. Make sure you get the CG right.