Everyone has thier own opinion. Many of the larger machines need or greatly benefit from dial indicating and other techniques that the 300 dollar range birds just dont require, a product of their design goals.

I also don't think a more expensive 60 machine is that much easier to fly, yes they are a bit more stable but they are also a bit more intimidating especially when you add in crash costs (pucker factor) and with the exception of 90s, which nobody can argue use more fuel, the 50's have the same or better performance as most of the 60s.

Yes the 60's are more precise, many use shaft drive tails and other upgrades are standard. But.............for someone starting out, the 50 class really offers the best value and performance for the money. I would rather see most newbs get a 50 and a decent sim then spend the money for a 60 or 90, I simply feel they will get more out of their money that way.