You know, Im a n00b to the hobby, but I would have to say in this particular case, from my research anyhow.

Its "you get what you paid for". I am NOT, speaking in terms of money.
I am NOT, speaking in terms of money. (Yes I repeated that.)

What I am speaking of is the effort you put into your chosen aircraft build. Be it an ARF Balsa, a Balsa kit, or a SPAD. If you give the proper attention to detail you get a good end result, if you just slap it together, you've got junk no matter what it cost in terms of money.

I have seen some really nice aircraft, and some VERY poorly built BALSA planes that flew like a brick in the 5 years I have mostly watched others fly. My belief, based solely on a theory developed from watching and research, that the emphasis those who haven't tried SPADS have on how "Bad" they are. Is based solely on the idea that if it didn't cost a hundred bucks or more, and/or it isn't "pretty" it must not be any good.

As my Scottish friend would say, thats rubbish! I've seen SPADS in video, and a couple in real life. I have yet to see one that didn't fly well within the constraints of what it was designed to do. One pilot I met literally built one from an election sign, a piece of aluminum rod, and a small engine. It flew GREAT! (Granted this is the same guy who could make a helicopter do things that I didn't think possible but hey..)

So, my thinking.. As soon as Ive solo'ed my Arrow, I'm gathering the supplies and building a SPAD, possibly a Deb, or a BUHOR if I cant obtain the tools to cut the gutter pipe for the deb. I will follow the instructions and give it a wing with a bit of dihedral, just because I'm new and want a more stable plane to play with. Naysayers say what you will, but in this case I believe what I tell my kids about food. You aren't qualified to like or dislike ANYTHING you aren't willing to try!