don't know if this is the right place to ask, but what would you say to a modeler with 30 plus years of building and flying experience wanted to try an electric? One who really does not want a lightweight 'park fly' or 'slow fly' (seen them, didn't impress me at all, sorry!), who doesn't ant an ARTF (will build from a kit a pinch but prefer plans or O/D).

A few years ago I became interested in trying electric, just for the change, and converted a Sig 4 star 40 with an Astro 25G and 16 cells. Sadly, I sold it before flying it and learned to fly helis instead! Now, the heli fuel bill os getting out of hand and I fancy something different, but where does one start? I read the FAQ at the E Zone and it seems to be for the complete beginner, not the experienced modeler looking for a new challenge.

A high performance brushless motor is out of the question at the moment due to budgetary constraints, but a reasonable priced, build-it-yourself model with a decent aerobatic performance (but not a 3D fun fly) can't be too much to ask, or is it?