I fly both, electric and glow. Electric power is viable up to about 40 size. After that, it can be costly. And, saying that glow power is more reliable or faster etc. is a myth. I've seen electric powered H9 Twist and pattern models fly the pants off even the 4 stroke powered models. But like I said, there is a cost factor once you get to this size. So far, there isn't a brushless motor setup (batteries, esc and motor) for $109 thats comparable to an OS .46 AX glow engine. And, no matter what you start with, the beginning costs are a bit high since you have no equipment whatsoever. Like I said, I fly both. I have everything from a small 20 inch span flying wing up to 90 size glow powered models and just about everything in between. All depends on what mood I'm in. Generally, I take both electric and glow models to the field. Another myth, you only fly one battery pack on electric and have to go home to charge. Complete BS. I will take with me my Poly4 charger which will charge 4 lipoly packs at the same time. While I'm flying one pack, theres one on the charger fully charged. I have flown all day long on 4 packs (fly one pack and the other 3 are charging) numerous times last year. So, I'm not fully an electric zealot or a nitro nazi, I fly'em both no matter what the power plant is.

Dave...