All the good names, Nothing wrong with kit building at all. I plan to try my hand as well. I hope it didn't sound like I was trying to steer him away from that all together. I just meant that when I hear a statement like, "I think gas planes use batteries to run the servos, but I am not sure", then yes I think you may find yourdelf in over your head & feeling overwelmed in a hurry that's all. When that is the case, an ARF can at least teach you what all belongs on an airplane.