I"m at work now so and can't write too long.
Just one more quick point...

With some exceptions, .40 sized glow planes seem to me to be way less expensive than electrics. Also, lets face it, the Typhoon 3D is a aerobatic airplane. Just because its small doesn't mean it's easier to fly. My Hanger 9 Twist 40 is easier to fly than my Typhoon. But you also have to understand that once you have the skills to fly a trainer, it just makes flying small electric 3D airplanes that much more fun