After messing with glow engines for years (boats, control line), I'm thinking of learning to fly R/C planes with a large electric powered plane like the [link=http://www.hobby-lobby.com/srtele-arf.htm]Senior Telemaster[/link].

Is this a reasonable approach? I realize that going electric is more expensive than glow, but that's not a problem (my wife grants me a large hobby budget ). What I'm more concerned about is performance. Can a large electric trainer do well in a windy environment? My club's field typically has a 10-15 MPH wind blowing at all times. Calm days are rare.

Will an electric trainer like this one have enough flight time to learn on?

Any other gotchas related to electric that I should be aware of?