ORIGINAL: NCIS
Bigger isn't always better. I learned on a 20 size and now everybody thinks they have to have large planes. I agree that it's easier to see large planes but that doesn't mean there better. Now I buy big because I can afford it. But I mean real big in the giant scale category. I like the way a giant scale bird flys and also the use of gas engines instead of gummy glow.
Gibbs
NCIS
Bigger IS better, aerodynamically speaking, that is. Yes you can have just as much fun with a smaller plane if that is what you like, but bigger planes fly better due to reynold's number, aspect ratio and a number of other factors which are frankly WAY WAY beyond my understanding.
It's exactly why I went to giant scale too. I still fly glow, but I LOVE the bigger planes. I think trying to learn a new skill set on a squirrelly little .25 would be harder than a .40 or larger trainer.
Let's face it, a student is more likely to give-up and find another hobby if the first few experiences are poor ones. That's why I think larger trainers are better...it's more likely to result in a new member of the addiction...um er...UMM...HOBBY!