ICE,

Thanks for your post, but just to clarify, I built 2 kits and an ARF years ago, but was afraid to fly them. I solo'd last November and have since burned 10 gallons of glow fuel, mostly in a H-9 Super Stick .40 (I do not recommend this ARF, but it's great for a beginner like me). I also have a Kadet Senior with a Magnum .91 (flies great, BTW with that engine and a 14x8 APC). I have just finished a UCD .46 with a Saito FA 82a (maiden after the weather clears). I am beginning a SIG Mayhem for my Saito 125a. I will be 'building' another ARF concurrently, (Old H-9 cessna 182 skylane with an OS 70 surpassII or a saito 70, or... not sure yet).

I just have this little .46 LA sitting around and I would like to put it in a small ARF that would help me continue to learn basics and give me the ability to carry it around a bit more easily. I have the engine and a bunch of servos sitting around, so why not, I guess.

I also have a few electric planes, but I am just a glow/gas guy at heart I guess. I intend to use the electrics on days I cannot get to the field, (I work on large farms and ranches all over southern CA as a consultant).

Thank you all for your help so far. I have relied heavily upon this forum for advice and input since I began this endeavor, and I have benefited greatly from your expertise.

Keep the suggestions coming,

Mark