some intresting thoughts here. having flown glow for two decades plus 6 years electrics,
seems to me depending on what the person wants to accomplish decides the issue.
glow will generally fly longer but requires more support equipment no question. also certain skills- engine wise do not come easy to some. yes, there is a mess to clean ( which can be lessened some)and very few enjoy it. noise is a big factor & your neighbors are the ones who decide that issue -not you.still glow is what a lot have grown up wit &its familar
electric is very dependable but planes are more fragile yet fly slower.the quiet aspect is an advantage in local playgrounds for undisturbed quick flights. flight times (unless glider) are low. it requires more skill knowlege to be applied to be successful in some instances. soldering , polarity , charging. the batteries WILL usually out last a gallon of glow fuel by a country mile.(nicads , nimih) the goldberg Electra makes a fair trainer even with the stock ferrite motor. the hobbico superstar EP makes a decent trainer but flies better with geared motor. I have one with cobalt geared .05 , 3 ch &its a nice plane but the gear is flimsy &had to be replaced.cost of operating electric can be low . were not talking big buck setups here -isnt neccesary.