Short Answer = An enphatic YES. I just started RC about 3 months ago. Lost my first plane in the jungle here in Hawaii. A Combat Wing. My second plane is a Spirit 2 M I got G 2 and have almost developed what I call " stick reflex " We get a lot of wind here and G2 keeps me tuned up plus its a lot of fun.
Pylon racing, Spot landings , limbo are a real kick.
Aloha , Les