I have to say the biggest factor right now is indestructability! Once I have more flight time then I'll step up to kits but for now an ARF is probably best. I just don't want to face the heartbreak of a pile of sticks so if I did a kit like the BLT, it would be hanging from my sons room for quite a while
The Flatouts are looking like a good choice for me. Slower and more manueverable than my Skyfly and cheap like the Aero Aces.

thanks!

Tim