I started with the Gentle Lady and really enjoy it. It's a good kit to start with because it's a good price (not a lot in it if you prang it), easy to build, very forgiving and a great flying plane. I did put spoilers on it, plus I made some other mods to it for a bit more strength If you decide to go with the GL, PM me and I will be happy to share with you the things I did. These were mods that are on threads about the GL, plus a few of my own so they are easy to do. The ying and yang with the mods is that it does make the plane a little heavier (not Much), but that in turn does give better wind penetration. The GL is down for some repairs at this time, I flew it into a tree. I'm convinced that without the mods the damage would have been a lot worse. The elevator and rudder separated from the fuselage during extrication from the tree, plus one or two holes in the wing covering. No biggie. I'm now in the throws of finishing a Riser 100 too. Good luck whatever you get.