RichmondM,

To answer all your questions all you have to do is use the search function built into RCU

I'll give you my short answer to some of your questions

Basically all trianers do what they are intended to (provide a stable airframe to help you learn) Which ones are better is more a matter of opinion.

Is this hobby difficult and full of pitfulls? Short answer No, If you seek help here and at your local club. If you try it alone it becomes more difficult (and expensive)

What are they like to r/c cars? RC Vechicals (cars/planes/helis/boat) share one common characteristic the operators perspective is outside side of the vechicle this is best illistrated when the vechicle is coming towards you and you must remember control reversal you left is the vechicles right!!
Planes because the operate in 3 demensions tend to be shall we say less forgiving of mistakes. with ground vechiles you can usually let go of the throtle let the vechicle come to a stop and "plan" ougt you next move. Doing that with a plane or heli usually results in you next move being shop time for repairs and or replacements

Is the hobby addictive? In a WORD YES!!

Most importantly,what is it like to fly? For those of us that are addicted Its the best thing since sliced bread!!!


Hope this helps