IZK: I built a Senior from a kit so it's structurally sound. I doubt you'll be putting any real stress on the frame until you are further along in the hobby so it should be fine. As long as you make sure it's properly balanced and has the designed control throws I think you'll find it a piece of cake to fly, very docile. I also have the 6 foot version still unbuilt and I plan to thoroughly modify it during construction. Not that it needs it, it's just a fun thing to do (:-).

MIKE: It's somewhat amazing to me that ARFs continue to be so popular. The forums are full of complaints about shoddy workmanship and cheap materials yet sales continue to be brisk.