Originally posted by Al Stein
In my opinion, it depends where the beginner wants to go... If scale, warships, and/or combat are big interest areas, then I'd go with clean, reliable electric. If fast and/or flashy is the thing, then I'd go for glow or gas powered.
Of course, everyone should consider keeping a sailboat in their hangar... some of the worst weather for airplanes is great for saiolboats!
What did you start with and why