Try Glo you won't regret it,, it handles the wind better and also maintains the same speed until your ready to land or run out of fuel... I fly both glo and electric, but prefer any glo over electric,, but thats my personal preference.

I also build, so the cost of a nice plane is very inexpensive,, although the Arf's and RTF's have come down in prices over the years,, and are actually comparable to a kit in cost now by the time the kit is completed with wrapping, engine, and all, but I buy all my kits for about $70 - $150.00 I have never spent more then that for a plane in over 35 years, they are all 20 - 60 size, Not that I haven't wanted to buy a larger plane by any means. I was given a US 1000 which is an Awesomne plane, I hope to be getting into some 1/4 - 1/2 scale models soon and then some jets.... This hobby is the best!!!

But there is nothing like a home built from Scratch or Kit because they are by far the Strongest and most durable planes you will ever fly. only if you build them that way,, Its a lot easier then one might think. Just follow the steps 1 at a time, you can't go wrong.

Carl goldberg Eagle 63 started me,, but there are a ton of great trainers out there now a days,, Nexstar 40 is also a good beginner..