I fly electrics that I can fly in windy conditions. I have one that is 3 1/2 pounds and it's a balsa/monokote cub. I taught myself. It depends on the person and the availability of instructors as whether you use one. I didn't have one. Of coarse it is very helpful to have an instructor. Not having one does not mean you can not teach yourself.

You certainly don't NEED to fly glo if that is not what you want to fly! That is your opinion and good for you. Not all electrics are foamys.

Someone mentioned that none of the AeroBird have elevator control. The AeroBird Challenger does. It has throttle, elevator and rudder control using a v-tail.

elmissir, you just have to make up your mind which you want to go.