RE: Is nitro worth the trouble?
I have both! One for the park after work, one for the weekends at the field. (well a couple for each)
They both have their advantages and drawbacks.
If noise or space is an issue, electric is the clear choice.
If consistent power and 12 minute flights are your thing, and space and noise is no issue, nitro is a good way to get lots of flights in on one day.