MikeL,

Yes I agree on this point.
I have picked up a kit on occasion over the years to re-aquaint myself with building techniques and such- at one point I just couldn't seem to keep the L/G on the darn things! After a kit I re-learned some things I had gotten away from, and all was well.
I think everyone (myself included) is suggesting the ARF/RTF route as a concurrent thing to get C5 in the air in the mean time.
Also this would aquaint him with the engine/radio aspect of the hobby, and could be used for the "project" down the road. (assuming the eng. was big enough)..
As for modern full size aircraft and models not being similar, I'll have to agree if we're talking Witchita spam cans. HOWEVER with the exception of a few of the "glass slipper" types homebuilt experamentals are VERY SIMILAR- Evans VP-1 and 2, Most of the Fisher designs, most of the TEAM designs, Loehle 5151 ect. are nothing more than LARGE model aircraft, with the only real difference being spruce replacing balsa, and humans replacing radio components.


Jetts