Charger foam is the Best foam I have ever flown. I have one with me at all times. I fly Charger foam in lighted parking lots, parks, vacant lots, sports fields, anywhere I can get a small clear area without too much traffic. You don't need that much room for foam. Less than 1/4 acre will do in a pinch.

There is no gasser that is foam-like, but the skills are transferable. You just won't have instant throttle response or a 3-1 Power to weight ratio with a gasser. You will need to think ahead a lot more with gas and foam is the way to get started, IMHO.

If this is your first Charger plane, get the CR-1 it's the quickest road to hovering, harriers, KE work and blow-overs.

Good Luck!!