Thanks for all the tips! My first plane I think will be an RTF. Is a kit suitable for beginners?? I think I would enjoy such a project but would worry about building the plane "straight and square" the first time out. Or the ARF option, then i could get the radio and motor I really wanted. Do arf's require any other finishing items??

I see what you guys are saying with the doors, but it might be down the road before building kits. My work bench in the carport is a really nice craftsman with galvanized top and lotsa drawers.I think this will make an excellent place for "fiddling" with the plane. But kit building would be inappropiate outside correct??

One more question. Is an airplane specific stand a good idea?? I am refering to a stand that cradles the plane like I see in various pictures. Where would I purchase one, or better yet, make one myself

I have so many questions and thanks to all for taking the time to answer them. I nice to stop wondering about something and finally say "ohhhhhhh, thats why!"