I'm a biginner in a way. I tried electrics and never got them in the air. The first time I used a glow model it was up, up and away. My glow model was a NexStar, with AFS turned on about midway. Those who said the AFS is trouble are correct. I fought the plane every inch of the way, as it tried to go inverted. I got it down and unhooked the contraption. But as for the NexStar, it is a very stable and forgiving airplane. Wish I still had mine. Crashed it when I blacked out on my feet. I guess you could say we both crashed. My suggestion is if you're set on a Nexstar, turn off the AFS and don't put on the imitation fixed flaps. The NASA dohickey is good until you get the handle.