Hi Mike,

I agree that larger models are generally easier to fly and see than their smaller counterparts. I also agree that some flyers are able to rapidly progress to more demanding types of models and flying than their cohort. However I have seen many try to progress too quickly, bury an expensive model that was beyond their skill level and leave the hobby.

I still think most beginners should fly the wings off their trainer and then progress to a "middle level" of difficulty and resposiveness type. In all conscience I couldn't recommend that the Dirty Bird would be suitable although for an exceptionally quick and gifted beginner it may well be.

Cheers,

Colin