I have built and flown models now for 30 plus Years, with the exception of the last 5 years of buying ARFs. I personally think that ARFs are a great way to go, sure some have better quality than others but all in all they all have great value for the money, and you can fly them like you stole them, it just don't matter. If you make a smoking hole with it, go out get another just like it and in a few short hours your back in the air. When you spend 6 months to a year and 1/2 building one, you tend to fly it like your handling your first born baby. Heaven forbid something happens and this extension of your weary sole hits the ground

Bob Sawyer